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
GM
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 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?
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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?
Maps:
Do
you have up-to-date maps?
Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system?
Highway Hypnosis
Is
there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain
falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
There
is
something about
an
easy stretch
of
road with the same scenery,
along with the hum of the tires on the road,
the
drone of the engine, and the
rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it
happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in
less than a
second,
and you could crash and be injured.
What can you
do
about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen.
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