7 7 Use your signals properly. Always use your signal, even if you think no one is there. When changing lanes on the freeway, don't signal as an afterthought or during the lane change. Signal at least a couple of seconds in advance so others know what you're going to do before you do it. (Ever notice how most of the skid marks along the highway are just before an exit ramp? - this is where you have to be the most careful.)8 8 Don't tailgate. No matter how slowly traffic is moving, keep at least two seconds of following distance between you and the car ahead. Any less and you won't be able to stop in time if the driver ahead slams on the brakes.9 9 Keep your eyes moving. Don't get in the habit of staring at the back of the car ahead of you. Periodically shift your eyes to the side-view mirrors, the rear-view mirror, and ahead to where you'll be in 10-15 seconds
exhaust manifold retaining nuts (Section 9) Check the tightness of the roadwheel bolts (Section 30) Check and if necessary adjust the idle speed and Lubricate all hinges, door locks, check straps and the mixture settings (Section 10) bonnet release mechanism (Section 31) Clean the distributor cap, coil tower and HT leads and Check the operation of all door, tailgate, bonnet release check for tracking (Section 11) and window regulator components (Section 31) On contact breaker point distributors lubricate the Carry out a road test (Section 32) distributor shaft and cam (Section 12) On contact breaker point distributors check and if necessary adjust the points gap (dwell angle), then Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or check the ignition timing (Sections 13 and 14)