1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 162

The exitramp can be curved, sometimesquite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for distance at higher speeds,you may tend to any think you are going slowerthan you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you're not fresh - such asafter a day's work - don't plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey.Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for along trip? If you keep it servicedand 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 GM dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some thingsyou can checkbefore a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is something aboutan easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine,and the rush of the wind against thevehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less thana second, and you could crashand be injured. What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. 4-29