1995 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 151

At the entrance there isusually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glancequickly over your shoulder tomake sure there isn't another vehicle in your "blind'' spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit do not, under any circumstances, stopand back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according toyour speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving forany distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you'reready. 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 drivein. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs Of service, have it done before starting out. course, you'll find experienced and able service expertsin Buick dealers all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. 4-19