1997 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 189

The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to right. Drive at the same the speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treatthe left lane ona freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors andglance over your shoulder asoften as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with traffic flow. the Once you are on the freeway,adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want pass. to Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before youleave the 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 to move slightly slower at night. When you want toleave the freeway, moveto the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit,do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive to on 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 sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving ona Long Trip Make sure you're ready. Try be well rested.If you to must start when you're notfresh -- such as after a day's work -- don't planto make too many miles thatfirst part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. 4-22