1993 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 214

0 0 Lights: Are they all working? Are thelenses clean? Is Tires: Theyare vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure'? Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? 0 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? ON THE ROAD Unless you are theonly driver, it is good to sharethe driving task with others. Limit turns behind the wheel to about 100 miles (160 km) or two hours at a sitting. Then, eitherchange drivers or stop for some refreshment like coffee, tea orsoft drinks and somelimbering up. But do stop andmove around. Eatlightly along the way. Heavier meals tend to make some peoplesleepy. On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do not have controlled access, you'llwant to watch for some situations not usually found on freeways. Examples are: stopsigns and signals, shopping centers with direct access to thehighway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles turning left and right off the road,pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals. H I G W A Y mPlVOSIS Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about aneasy stretch of road with the samescenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the droneof the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can makeyou sleepy. Don't let it happen toyou! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than and you could crash and be injured. What can you do abouthighway hypnosis? First, be awarethat it can happen. 200