1995 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 215

FREEWAYDRM-NG Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. is: The most important advice on freeway driving Keep upwith traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fastor too-slow drivingbreaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway asa passing lane. At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway asyou drive along theentrance ramp, you should beginto check traffic.Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at closeto the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary.Try to blend smoothlywith the traffic flow. to Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed 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. use your turn signal. Then Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over yourshoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in your "blind" spot. 4-22