1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 183

e Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not e Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for to your sense of motion. After driving any distance for long-distance driving? Are the tires inflated to the all at higher speeds, you may tendthink you are going to The ex11 speea 1s usually posted. slower than you actually are. recommended pressure? Before Leaving on a Long Trip e WeatherForecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a sho Make sure you're ready. Try to be well rested. If you time to avoid a major storm system? must start when you're notfresh -- such as after a day's e Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? work -- don't planto make too many miles that part first of the journey.Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you Highway Hypnosis can easily drive in. Is there actually such a condition "highway as Is your vehicle ready a longtrip? If you keep it for hypnosis"? Oris it justplain falling asleep at the serviced and maintained, it's ready go. If it needs to wheel? Callit highway hypnosis, lack awareness, of service, haveit done before starting out. course, Of or whatever. you'll find experienced and able service experts in of Chevrolet dealerships all across North America. They'll There is something about an easy stretch road with the same scenery, along with the hum the tires on the of be ready and willing to help you needit. if road, the drone of the engine, and the of the wind rush Here are some things you check before a trip: can against the vehicle that make you sleepy. Don't let can it happen to you!If it does, your vehicle can leave 0 Windshield Washer FZuid: Is the reservoir full? Are the road in less than a second, and you could crash all windows clean inside and outside? and be injured. 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked aware thatit can happen. all levels? 4-21