1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 179

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow areasonable 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,stop and back up.Drive on to 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 yoursense of motion. After drivingfor any distance at higher speeds, you tend to think you are may going slower than you actually are. service, have it done before startingout. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile retail facilities all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help you needit. if Here aresome things youcan check before a trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoirfull? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in goodshape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? 0 0 0 Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enoughfor long-distance driving? Are the tires all M a t e d to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip short a time to avoid amajor storm system? Maps: Do youhave up-to-date maps? 0 Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sureyou're ready. Try to be well rested.If you must start when you're not fresh -- such as after a day's work -- don't plan tomake too many miles that part first of the journey. Wear comfortable )thing and shoes you can easilydrive in. Is your vehicle ready a long trip? If you keep it for serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. needs If it 0 0