1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 134

At the entrance thereis usually a ramp that leads to the freeway.If you have a clear viewof the freewayas you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try determine to where you expectto blend with the 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 oftenas necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limitor to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay inthe right lane unless you want pass. to Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. If you-miss your exit do not; under any in Pontiac dealerships all across North circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on America. They'll be ready and willing to to the next exit. help if you need it. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tendto think you are going slower than you actually are. Here are some things you can check before a trip: 0 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? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 0 0 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 0 Make sure you're ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you're not fresh -- such as after a day's work -Just before you leave the lane, glance don't plan to make too many miles that quickly over your shoulderto make sure first part of the journey. Wear comfortable there isn't another vehicle in your "blind" clothing and shoes you can easily drive spot. in. Once you are movingon the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expectto move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well advance. in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. .Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts 0 0 0 133...