Freeway Driving - Cadillac 2003 DeVille Owner's Manual

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.
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.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in
your "blind" spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance.
Expect to move slightly slower at night.
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do
not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules.
The most important advice on freeway driving is: on to the next exit.
Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the
same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
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