1993 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 194

Driving a Long Distance Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are still many made on regular highways. Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways isthe same in some ways. The trip has to be plannedand the vehicle prepared, you drive at higher-than-city speeds,and there are longer turns behhd the wheel. You'll enjoy your trip more if you and your vehicle are in good shape. Hereare some.fips fora successful long trip. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. to be well Try Here &e some things youcan check rested. If you must start when you're before a trip: not fresh-such as after a day's workWindshield Washer Fluid: .Isthe don't planto make too many miles that clean reservoir full? Are ,all windows first part of the journey. Wear inside and outside? comfortable clothing and shoes you can Wiper Blades: Are they i good n easily drivein. shape? Is your vehicle ready for long trip? If a Fuel,,Enme Oil, Other Fluids: Have you keep it serviced and maintained, it's you checked all levels? ready to go. If it needs service, have it Lights: Are they all working? the Are done beforestarting out. Of course, lenses clean? you'll find experienced able service and experts in Chevrolet dealershipsall Tires: They are vitally important to a across North America. They'll be ready safe, trouble-hee trip. Is the tread and willing to help if you need it. good enough for lofig-distance drivhg? Are the tires all inflatedto the recammended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlookalong your route? Should you delay your a short trip time to avoid a majorstorm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 193 0