1994 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 186

Try to use thefreeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the next section, "Freeway Driving.") Treat a green light as a warning signal.A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest all roads. But they have their of own special rules. The most importantadvice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most the other drivers of are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaksa smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway asa passing lane. At the entrance there is usuallyramp that leads to the freeway. you have a If you drive along the entrance ramp, you a clear viewof the freeway as should begin tocheck traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try merge into thegap at close to the prevailing speed. to Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Try Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit the or to 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 leavethe lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in your "blind" spot. 4-28