1996 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 204

Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads the to freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along theentrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Tryto determinewhere you expect to blend with the flow. Try merge intothe gap at closeto to the prevailing speed.Switch on your turn signal,check your mirrors andglance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are onthe freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit orto the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay in the right laneunless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly overyour shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehiclein your "blind" spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certainyou allow a reasonablefollowing distance. Expectto move Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, slightly slower at night. expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest When you want to leave the freeway, moveto the proper of all roads. But they have their own special rules. lane well in advance.If you miss your exit,do not, The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to up with traffic and keepto the right. Drive at the same the next exit. speed most of the other driversare driving. Too-fast or The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. too-slow driving breaks a smoothtraffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freewayas a passing lane. 4-21