1993 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 191

Your Driving and the Road Tips on Driving in Fog (CONT.) something between you moving and vehicles-space, trees, telephone poles, a private driveway, anything that removes youfrom other trafic. If visibility is near zero and you must stop but are unsure whether you are away from the road, turn your lightson, start your hazard warning flashers, and sound your horn at intervals or when you hear approaching traffic. Pass other vehiclesin fog only if you can see f a r enough aheadto pass safely. Even then, be preparedto delay your pass if you suspect the fog is worseup ahead. If other vehicles try to pass you, make it easy them. for City Driving One of the biggest problemswith city. streets is the amount o€traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for whatthe other drivers are doing pay and attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: * Know the best wayto get to where you-aregoing. Try not to drive around trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just .asyou would for a crosscountry trip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the next section, Freeway Driving.) 9 9 Treat a green light as a warning .signal,A traffic light is there because the corner is busy .enough need it. to When a lightturns green, and just before you start to move, checkboth ways for vehicles.that have not cleared the intersection ormay be running the red light. Obey all posted speed limits. But remenher thatthey are for ideal road, weather and visibility conditions. You may need to drive bglow the .posted limit . i n b.ad weather or when visibility is especially poor, Pull to the right (with care)and stop clear of intersections when you see or hear emergency vehicles. c