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When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper
lane
well
in
advance.
If
you
miss
your
exit
do
not, under
any
circumstances, stop
and
back up. Drive on to the
next
exit.
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 tend
to
think you are going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a
Long
Trip
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
-
don’t plan to make too many
miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and
shoes
you
can easily drive
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 in
GM
dealers all
across
North
America. They’ll be ready and willing to help
if
you need it.
Here are some things you can check before
a
trip:
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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?
Lamps:
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?
Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major
storm
system?
Weather Forecasts:
What’s the weather outlook along your route?
Maps:
Do
you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is
there actually such
a
condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain
falling asleep
at
the wheel? Call
it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.