1993 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 166

City Driving something between you and moving One of the biggest problems with city vehicles-space, trees, telephone poles, streets is the amountof t d c on them. You'll want to watch out for what the a private driveway, anything that other driversare doing andpay attention removes you f o other traffic. rm to traffic signals. If visibility is near zero and you must Here are ways to increase your safety in are stop but are unsure whether you away from the road,turn your lights on, city driving: start y0.w hazard warning flashers, and Know the bestway to get to where you sound your horn at intends or when are going. Try not to drive around you hear approaching traffic. trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark. Get a city map and plan Pass other vehicles in fog if you only an can see far enough ahead to pass safely. your trip into unknown part of the city just as you wouldfor a crossEven then, be prepared to delay your country trip. pass if you suspect thefog is worse up ahead. If other vehicles try to pass you, Try to usethe freeways that rim and make it easy forthem. crisscross most large cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the next section, Freeway Driving.) Treat a green light aswarning a signal. A traffic light is there because the corneris busy enough to need it. turns green, and just When a light before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersectionor may be running the red light. Obey a l posted speed limits. But l remember that theyare for ideal road, weather and visibility conditions.You may need to drive below posted the limit in bad weather when visibility or is especially poor. Pull to the right (with care) and stop clear of intersections whenyou see or hear emergency vehicles.