1993 Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual - Page 115

Your Driving and the Road flow. Try to merge into thegap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are on thefreeway, adjust your speed to theposted limit orto the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stayin the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changinglanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leavethe 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 areasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slowerat night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss yourexit do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the nextexit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. 114 The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according your to speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After drivingfor any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slowerthan you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. Try be well to rested. If you must start when you're not fresh-such as after a day's workdon't plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drivein. Is your vehicle ready for a long If trip? you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service, haveit done before starting out. Of course, you'll findexperienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships al across l North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield WasherFluid Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades:Are theyin good shape? Fuel, EngineOil, Other Fluids:Have you checked all levels? Lights: Are theyall working? Arethe lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free Is the tread trip. good enough for long-distance driving? Arethe tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts:What's the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your a short trip time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or is just plain it falling asleepat thewheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever.