1994 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 207

At the entrancethere is usually a ramp that leads to thefreeway. If you the have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic.Try to determine where you expect to blend withthe flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to theprevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary.Try to blend smoothly with traffic the flow. Once you are on thefreeway, adjust your speed theposted limitor to to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay in right lane unless you want the to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use yourturn signal. Just before you leavethe lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in your "blind" spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect move slightly slower night. to at When you wantto leave the freeway, moveto the proper lane in well do stop and advance. If you miss your exit not, under any circumstances, back up. Driveon to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimesquite 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 actuallyare. BEFORE LEAVING O N A LONG T H P Make sure you're ready.Try to be well rested. If you muststart when you're not fresh -- such as after a day's work-- don't planto make too many milesthat first part of the journey. Wearcomfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready a long trip? If you keep it servicedand for maintained, it's readyto go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced able service experts in and Cadillac dealerships all acrossNorth America. They'llbe ready and willing to help if you need it.