GMC 2003 Savana - Manual (Page 216)

Freeway Driving
Mfle for mile, freeways [also called fhruways, parkways,
e>ipre&awayB, turnpikes or supertiighways) arg the
safest
of all reads. But they have [heir own special rules
The most iriipoitant advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traitic and keop lo ihe right. Drive al the
sama speed mosl of Ihe other drivers are driving,
Too-iasl or loo-slow driving breaks a smeolh traffic Now.
Treal the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane,
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that loads to
the freeway. Ii you have a clear view of ihe Ireeway as
you drive along Ihe вnlranсe ramp, you should begin
to check traffic. Try lo deteimme where you expect
to bfend wi!h !ho flow. Try to merge into Ihe gap a1 dose
to the prevailing speed. SwHch on your turn signal,
check your mirifiors and glance over your shoulder аз
otton as necessary. Try lo blend smoothly with the
traffic flow
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed lo Ihe
posied lilmit or to Ihe prevailing rata if if’s slower.
Stay in Ihe right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your rriirrors. Then use
your torn signal.
Just botore you Joave too lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there isn'l another vehicle in
your "ЬПпсГ spot.
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