1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 163

Once you are moving on the freeway, makecertain you allow a reasonable following distance, Expect to move slightly slowerat night. When you wantto leave the freeway, moveto the proper lane well in advance. If you m i s s your exit do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on the to next exit. Is your vehicle ready a long trip? If you keep it for serviced and maintained, it's ready go. If it needs to service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced andable service experts in Pontiac dealers all across North America. They'll..be ready and willing help if you needit. to Here are some things you check before a trip: can e Windshield Washer Fluid: the reservoir full? Are Is The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense motion. After driving for any distance of at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. all windows clean inside and outside? 0 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Arethe lenses clean? 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? 0 Before Leavingon a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you're not fresh -- such as after a day's work -- don't planto make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. 0 e Weather Forecasts:What's the weatheroutlook along yourroute? Should you delay your a short trip time to avoid a major storm system? 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 4-20