1993 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 164

Your Driving and the Road Leaving the Freeway (CONT.) extra time and flash your brake lights(in addition to your turn signal) as extra warning that you are about to slow down and 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 thanyou actually are. For example, 40 mph (65 km/h) might seem like only 20 mph (32 km/h). Obviously, this could lead to serious trouble on a ramp designed for20 mph (32 km/h)! Driving a Long Distance Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are stj many 11 made on regular highways. Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the same in some ways. The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared, you drive at higherthan-city speeds, and there are longer turns behind the wheel. You'll enjoy your trip more ifyou and your vehicle are in good shape. Here are some tips for a successful long trip. 1 Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. Ty to be well r 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, haveit done before starting out.Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to helpif you need it. 162