1993 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 174

Before Leaving on a Long Trip Makesureyou'reready. Try tobewellrested. If you -must start when you're not fresh such as after a day's work -- don't plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip?you keep it If serviced and maintained, it's ready to If it needs go. service, have it done before starting out. course, Of you'll find experienced and service expertsin able Buick dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help you need it. if Here are some things you can check before a trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape! 0 0 Weather Forecasts: the What's weather along outlook your route? Shouldyou delay your trip a short time toavoidamajorstormsystem? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 0 On the Road the Unless you are the only driver,it is good to share driving taskwith others. Limit turns behind the wheel to about 100 miles (160 km) or two hours at a sitting. Then, either change drivers stop for some refreshment or like coffee, tea or soft drinks and some limbering up. But do stop and move around. Eat lightly along the way. Heavier meals tend to make some people sleepy. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checkedall levels? Lights: Are theyall working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, for trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough long-distance driving? Are the tiresall inflated to the recommended pressure? On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that do not have controlled access, you'll want to watch for some situations not usually found on freeways. Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping centers with direct access to the highway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles turning left and right off the road, pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles. td even animals. 0 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. 0 I 172