1994 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 139
1994 Chevrolet Camaro Manual
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Freeway Driving 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. 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. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leadsto the freeway. If you have a clear view of tHe freeway as you drive along the entrdnce ramp, you should 3egin to checktraffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close tothe prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance wer your shoulder as often as necessary. Iiy to blend smoothly with the 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 thelane, 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. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss yourexit donot, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit rampcan be curved, sometimes luite sharply. The exit speed is usually losted. Reduce your speed according to lour speedometer, not to your sense of notion. After driving for any distance at ligher speeds, you may tend to think you we going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving ona Long Trip Make sure you're i-eady. Ty to be well r hted. If you must start when you're not iresh - such as after a day's work jon't plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable zlothing and shoes you can easily drive Ln. [s your vehicle ready for along trip? If yob keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in Chevrolet dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside?