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Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
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
Oldsmobile retail facilities 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?
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?
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