Freeway Driving - GMC 1993 Jimmy Owner's Manual

Obey all posted speed limits. But remember that they are for ideal road,
weather and visibility conditions. You may need to drive below the
posted limit in bad weather or when visibility is especially poor.
or hear emergency vehicles.
Pull to the right (with care) and stop clear of intersections when you see
Freeway Driving
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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 rreeway 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.
Entering the Freeway
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. If traffic is light, you may have no problem. But
if
it
is heavy,
find
a
gap as you move along the entering lane and time your approach. Try
to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn
signal, check your rearview mirrors
as you
move along, and glance over your
shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
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