1998 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 175

0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you're awaiting opportunity. For one an thing, following too closely reduces yourarea of vision, especially ifyou're following a larger vehicle. Also, you won't have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slowsor stops. Keep backa reasonable distance. When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stayin the right lane and don't get too close. Timeyour move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a "running start" that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back. And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slow down anddrop back again and wait for another opportunity. 0 of the right lane to pass. When youare far enough ahead of the passed vehicleto see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right change signal lane and move backinto the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it reallyis.) Try not to pass more thanone vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle. a Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle rapidly. too Even though the brake lamps not flashing, it may are be slowing down or starting to turn. 0 If you're being passed, make easy for the it following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to the right. 0 If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn't trying to pass you as you pull to pass the slow vehicle. out Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out Loss of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road do what the driver has asked. to to In any emergency, don't give up. Keep trying steer and constantly seek an escape route or area less danger. of 4-12