1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 163

Your Driving and the Road At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. When you want to leave the freeway, nove to the proper lane well advance. in f you miss your exit do not, under any ircumstances, stop and backup. Drive on o the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes pite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense motion. of 4fter driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think youare going slower than you actually are. 1 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. Tryto be well Just before you leave the lane, glance rested. If you must start when you're not quickly over your shoulder to make sure fresh -- such as after a day's work -there isn't another vehicle in your "blind" don't plan to make too many miles that spot. first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive Once you are moving on the freeway, in. make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move Is your vehicle ready for long trip? If a slightly slower at night. 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 ...162