1994 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 134

Your Driving und the Road The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according your to speedometer, not to your senseof motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may to think you tend are going slower than you actually are. IBefore Leavingon a Long Tip Make sure you're ready.T y to be well r rested. If you must start whenyou're not fresh - such as after a day'swork - don't planto make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothingand shoes you can easily drivein. Is your vehicle readyfor a longtrip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service, haveit done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experiencedand able service experts in Oldsmobile 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 atrip: Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full?Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lights: Are they all working? the Are lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Arethe tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts:What's the weather outlook along yourroute? Should you delay yourtrip a short time to avoid a majorstorm system? Maps: Do you haveup-to-date maps? Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or is it just plain falling asleep at thewheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack awareness, or of whatever. There is somethingabout an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the humof the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don'tlet it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that itcan happen. Then here are some tips: Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving.Scan the road ahead and to thesides. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull the road into off a rest, service, or parkingarea and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as anemergency. 128