1995 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 165

Freeway Driving At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. I you have a clear view the freeway as you f of drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic.Trpi,determine where you expect to blend with the flow. to merge intothe gap at close to Try the prevailing speed. Switch your turn signal, check on your mirrors and glance over your shoulder often as 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 slower. Stay if it's 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, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in yo "blind" spot. Mile for mile, freeways(also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest When you want toleave the freeway, move to the proper of all roads. But they have their own special rules. lane wellin advance. I you miss your exit do not, under f The most important advice on freeway driving Keep is: any circumstances, stop and ba&up. Drive on to the up with traffic and keep the right. Drive at the same to next exit. speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or quite sharply. too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes left laneon a freeway as a passing lane. Once you are moving on freeway, make certainyou the allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slowerat night.