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Driving and Operation

Driver Behavior. Driving Environment

In this manual: Driving and Operation
Introduction — 1In Brief — 46Keys, Doors and Windows — 37Seats and Restraints — 60Storage — 6Instruments and Controls — 58Lighting — 16Infotainment System — 1Climate Control — 8Driving and Operation — 128Vehicle Care — 75Service and Maintenance — 8Technical Data — 5Customer Information — 18OnStar — 6Connected Services — 4
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Driver Behavior

Driving is a serious responsibility. Driver behavior, driving environment, and vehicle design affect how well the vehicle performs.

Knowing these factors can help you understand how your vehicle handles and what can be done to avoid many types of crashes, including rollovers.

The most serious injuries and deaths to unbelted occupants can be reduced or prevented by using seat belts. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is much more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. In addition, avoiding excessive speed, sudden or sharp turns, and drunk or aggressive driving can help make trips safer and reduce the possibility of a crash.

Driving Environment

Be prepared to drive in bad weather, at night, or at other times when visibility or traction may be limited, such as on curves, slippery roads, or hilly terrain. Unfamiliar surroundings may also have hidden hazards.

Learn more about driving in different conditions and off-road driving in this section.

Test yourself

A quick GMC Terrain quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.