1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 165

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 toleave the freeway, move the proper to lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speedaccording to your speedometer, 'not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tendto think you are going slower than you actually are. Is your vehicle ready along trip? If you keep it for 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 ableservice experts in GM dealers all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to helpif you need it. Here are some things you can check beforea trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoirfull? Are all windows cleaninside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working?Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to safe, a trouble-free trip. Is the tread goodenough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated the to recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along yourroute? Should you delay yourtrip a short time to avoida major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 0 0 0 0 Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. Tryto be well rested. If you must start when you're not fresh such as after a day's -work -- don't plan to make many miles thatfirst part too of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. 0 0 4-34