1994 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual - Page 204

r FREEWAYDRZWNG ,... Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are thesafest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with trafficand keep to theright. Driveat thesame speed most of the.other drivers are driving. Too-fastor too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow.Treat the left lane on a freeway asa passing lane. At the entrance there usuallya ramp thatleads to thefreeway. If you is 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 expectto blend with the flow. Try to merge into thegap at close to theprevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your-mirrorsand glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly withthe traffic flow. Once you are on the.freeway, adjust your speed to theposted limit or to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay in right lane unless you want the 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 isn't another vehicle inyour "blind" spot. sure there 191