1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 270

Just before youleave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehiclein your "blind" spot. Once you are moving on freeway, makecertain you the allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want leave the freeway, move to proper to the m lane well in advance. If you i s s your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Driveon to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. to your Is your vehicle ready a long trip? If you keepit for serviced and maintained, it's ready go. If it needs to service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willingto help if you need it. Here aresome things you can check before trip: a 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoirfull? Are all windowsclean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are theyin good shape'r Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important a safe, to trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enoughfor 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 yourtrip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 0 0 Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not senseof motion, After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend think you are going to slower than you actually are. 0 0 Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you'renot fresh -- such as after a day's work -- don't plan to make too many miles thatfirst part of the journey. Wearcomfortable clothing and shoes'you can easily drive in. 0 0