Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual: Passing
Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: - Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass. If in doubt, wait.
- Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection.
Never cross a solid or double-solid line on your side of the lane.
- Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass. Doing so can reduce your visibility.
- Wait your turn to pass a slow vehicle.
- When you are being passed, ease to the right.
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a
road onto the shoulder while driving.
If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the
pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease ...
Loss of Control
Let us review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems—brakes,
steering, and acceleration—do not have enough
friction where the tires meet the road to do what ...
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Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel
or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side
collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside
of the vehicle.
Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety
belts ...
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual
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Chevrolet Cobalt Service Manual
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