1993 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 162

0 If the shoulder appears to be about four inches (100 mm) or more below the pavement, this difference can cause problems. If there is not enough room to pull entirely onto the shoulder and stop, then follow the same procedures. But if the right front tire scrubs against the side of the pavement,do NOT steer more sharply. With 0 too much steering angle, the vehicle may back jump so onto the road with much steering input that it crosses over into the oncoming traffic before you can bring it back under control. Instead, ease off again on accelerator and steering the input, straddle the pavement once more, then try again. "Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait a better for time. Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a signup ahead that might A indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. broken center line usually indicates it's all right to is pass (providing the road ahead clear). Never cross a solid line on your of the lane or a double solid side of line, evenif the road seems empty approaching traffic. If you suspect thatthe driver of the vehicle you want horn to pass isn't aware your presence,, tap the a of couple of times before passing. Passing The driverof a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits just the right moment, for accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane oncoming as in traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error judgment, or a brief surrender frustration or anger can to suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents-- the head-on collision. So here are some tips for passing: 0 0 0 Do not gettoo close tothe vehiclc 3u want to pass while you're awaiting an opportunny. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you're following a larger vehicle. Also, if you won't have adequate space the vehicle ahead suddenly slowsor stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don't so get too close. Time your move you will be ~~ 160