1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 181

for it Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Is your vehicle ready a long trip? If you keep to allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move serviced and maintained, it's ready go. If it needs slightly slower at night. service, haveit done before starting out. course, Of you'll find experienced and able service experts in When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper Buick dealerships all across North America. They'll be lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, and back up. Drive on to ready and willing to help if you need it. stop the next exit. 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 senseof motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. 0 0 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? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they a l working? Are the lenses clean? l 0 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 0 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 plan to make too many miles that part first of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you 0 Weather Forecasts:What's the weather outlook can easily drive in. along your route? Should you delay youri ~ short tr a time to avoid a major storm system? 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, for trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough long-distance driving? Are the tires inflated to the all recommended pressure? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 4-22