1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 167

City Driving something betweenyou and moving vehicles-space, trees, telephone poles, a private driveway, anything that removes you from other traffic. If visibility is near zero and you must stop but are unsure whether you are away from the road, turn your lights on, start your hazard warningflashers, and sound your horn at intervals or when you hear approaching traffic. Pass other vehicles in fog only if you can see far enough ahead to pass safely. Even then, be prepared to delay your pass if you suspect the fog is worse up ahead. If other vehicles try to pass you, make it easyfor them. One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watchout for whatthe other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Try not to drive around trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a crosscountry trip. T y to use the freeways that rim and r crisscross most large cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the next section, 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 lightturns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles thathave not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. 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. Pull to the right (with care) and stop clear of intersections whenyou see or hear emergency vehicles. 165