Freeway Driving; Before Leaving On A Long Trip - Suzuki reno 2006 Owner's Manual

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time and energy. See the next part,

"Freeway Driving."

• Treat a green light as a warning signal. A
traffic light is there because the corner is
busy enough to need it. When a light
turns green, and just before you start to
move, check both ways for vehicles that
have not cleared the intersection or may
be running the red light.
Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thru-
ways, 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
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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 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 prevail-
ing 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 prevail-
ing 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 fol-
lowing 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 cir-
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cumstances, 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
SUZUKI 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 reser-
voir 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?