1993 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 172

City Driving something between you and moving vehicles-space, trees, telephone poles, a private driveway, anything that removes you from other traffic. If visibility is near zero and must you stop but are unsure whether you are away from the road, turn your lights on, start your hazard warning flashers, and sound your horn at intervals or when you hear approaching traffic. Pass other vehicles in fog only if you can see far enough ahead to pass safely. Even then, be prepared to delay your pass if you suspect the fog is worse up ahead. If other vehicles try to pass you, make it easy for them. One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watchout for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safetyin city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Try not to drive around trying to pick out a familiarstreet or landmark. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknownpart of the city just asyou would for a crosscountry trip. Try to use the freeways 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 isthere because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a lightturns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have notcleared the intersection or may be running the red light. Obey all posted speed limits. But remember that they are for ideal road, weather and visibility conditions. You may need to drive below the posted limit in bad weather or when visibility is especially poor. Pull to the right (with care) and stop clear of intersections when you see or hear emergency vehicles. 171