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Your Driving and the Road
Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also called
thruways, parkways, expressways,
turnpikes, or superhighways) are the
safest of all roads. But they have their
own special rules.
The most important advice on freeway
driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep
to the right. Drive at the same speed most
of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast
or too-slow driving breaks a smooth
traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a
freeway as a passing lane.
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
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3egin 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
wer 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.
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.
I'he exit ramp can be curved, sometimes
p i t e sharply. The exit speed is usually
3osted. 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
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such as after a day's work
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don't plan to make too many miles that
Fist part of the journey. Wear comfortable
clothing and shoes
you
can easily drive
in.
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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 Geo 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?
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