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 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 reservior 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?
Lamps:
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?
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