1993 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 215

time and flash yourbrake lights (inaddition to your turn signal) as extra warning that you are aboutto slow downand exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usuallyposted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slowerthan you actually are. For example,40 mph (65 km/h) might seemlike only 20 mph (30 km/h). Obviously, this could lead to serious trouble on a ramp designed for 20 mph (30 km/h)! D M N G A LONG DISTANCE Although most longtrips today are made on freeways, there arestill many made on regular highways. Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways isthe same in some ways. The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared, you drive at higher-than-city speeds, and there arelonger turns behind the wheel. You'll enjoy your more if you and your vehicleare in good trip shape. Here aresome tips for a successful long trip. BEFORE LEAWNG O N A LONG THP 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 milesthat first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drivein. Is your vehicle readyfor a longtrip? If you keep it servicedand maintained, it's readyto go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service 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. Enpine Oil. Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? 201