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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
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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
dealerships
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:
Windshield Washer Fluid:
Is
the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:
Are they in good shape?
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Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:
Have you checked all levels?
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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?
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?
High way 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.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery,
along with the hum
of
the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the
rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it
happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in
less than
a
second,
and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen.
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