1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual - Page 210

time andflash your brake lights (in addition to your turn signal) as extra warning that you are about to slow down and exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduceyour speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend tothink you are going slowerthan you actually are. For example, 40 mph (65 h / h ) might seem like only 20 mph (30 km/h). Obviously, this could lead to serious trouble on a ramp designed for 20 mph (30 kmih)! - t U c L DRIVTNG A LONGDISTANCE Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there arestill many made onregular highways. Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the samein some ways. The trip has to be planned and vehicle prepared, you the drive at higher-than-city speeds, andthere arelonger turns behind the wheel. You'll enjoy your trip moreif you and your vehicle are in good shape. Here aresome tips for a successful longtrip. . i BEFORE LEAWNG O N A LONG TRlP 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 milesthat first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. F u Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service, have itdone before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and ableservice experts in Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here aresome things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? 7 -