1993 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 165

On fhe Road Here are some thingsyou can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir 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? Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as Unless you are the only driver, it is "highway hypnosis"? Or is it just plain good to share the driving task with falling asleep at the wheel? Call it others. Limit turns behind the wheel to highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or about 100 miles (160 km) or two hours at a sitting.Then, either change drivers whatever. or stop for some refreshment like coffee,There is something about an easy stretch tea or soft drinks and some limbering of road with the same scenery, along up. But do stop and move around. Eat with the humof the tires on the road, lightly along the way. Heavier meals of the drone of the engine, and the rush tend to make some people sleepy. the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it happen to On two-lane highways or undivided you! If it does, your vehicle can leave multilane highways that do not have the road in less than a second,and you controlled access, you'll wantto watch for some situations not usually found on could crash and be injured. freeways. Examples are: stop signs and What can you do about highway signals, shopping centers with direct hypnosis? First, be aware thatit can access to the highway, no passing zones happen. and school zones, vehicles turning left Then here are some tips: and right off the road, pedestrians, Make sure your vehicle is well cyclists, parked vehicles, and even ventilated, with a comfortably cool animals. interior. 163