1994 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 187

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 to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit do not, under any circumstances, stopand back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exitramp 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 sureyou're ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start whenyou're not fresh - such asafter a day's work- don't plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easilydrive in. Is your vehicle ready for along trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service, have it donebefore starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in vehicle dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windowsclean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine OiZ, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 0 0 0 0 0 4-28