2003 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 252

At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you havea clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Tryto determine where youexpect to blendwith 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 withthe 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, glance quickly over your shoulder to make 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. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, ~ " n v n c p , " , ' I , , F t, '"mn;1,nm v u v ~ I u y ~ , LUI I l p r \ c a VI Expect to move slightly slower at night. !pz\/e the fysel;;zy: zct/c tc the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on the next exit. to V\/tyn \/nll.wnnf J ---' .. auycr -. . ~ ~ . - L : - L AI- ,-\ I I v v a y a ) Q I t LI I C : IIYI safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Tee-fzst er t==-sl=!$i driving breaks 3 siiiooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. 4-21