1993 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 192

braking before moving onto the exit ramp. Unfortunately, not all deceleration lanes are long enough -- some are too short for all the braking. Decide when to start braking. If you must brake on the through lane, and if there is traffic close behind you, you can allow a little extra timeand flash your brake lights (in addition to your turn signal) as extrawarning that you are aboutto slow down and exit. The exitramp can be curved,sometimes quite sharply. The exitspeed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according toyour speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance higher speeds, at you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are.For example, 40 mph (65 km/h) might seem like only 20 mph (30 km/h). Obviously, this could lead to serious trouble on a ramp designed for 20 mph (30 km/h)! your vehicle are in good shape. Here are some tips for a successful long trip. Before Leaving ona Long Trip Make sure you're ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you're not fresh -- such as after aday's work -- don't plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey.Wear comfortable clothingand shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? 0 Driving a Long Distance Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there arestill many made on regular highways. Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the same in some ways. The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared, you drive at higher-than-city speeds, and there arelonger turns behind the wheel. You'll enjoy your trip more if you and Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for