Audi Q5: Important things to do before driving

Safety is everybody's job! Vehicle and occupant safety always depends on the informed and careful driver.

For your safety and the safety of your passengers, before driving always:

• Make sure that all lights and signals are operating correctly.
• Make sure that the tire pressure is correct.
• Make sure that all windows are clean and afford good visibility to the outside.
• Secure all luggage and other items carefully.
• Make sure that nothing can interfere with the pedals.
• Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors correctly for your height.
• Instruct passengers to adjust the head restraints according to their height.
• Make sure to use the right child restraint correctly to protect children.
• Sit property in your seat and make sure that your passengers do the same.
• Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly. Also instruct your passengers to fasten their safety belts properly.

What impairs driving safety?

Safe driving is directly related to the condition of the vehicle, the driver as well as the driver's ability to concentrate on the road without being distracted.

The driver is responsible for the safety of the vehicle and all of its occupants. If your ability to drive is impaired, safety risks for everybody in the vehicle increase and you also become a hazard to everyone else on the road.

Therefore:

• Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers or by using a cellular telephone.
• NEVER drive when your driving ability is impaired (by medications, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
• Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road and speed limits and plain common sense.
• ALWAYS adjust your speed to road, traffic and weather conditions.
• Take frequent breaks on long trips. Co not drive for more than two hours at a stretch.
• Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pressure or when you are stressed,

WARNING

Impaired driving safety increases the risk of serious personal injury and death whenever a vehicle is being used.

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