GMC 2003 Savana - Manual (Page 217)

Once you ane moving on tha tramway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expecl to
move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave Ihe freeway, move to the
proper lane well In advance. If you miss your exit, do
not. under any circumstances, stop and bach up. Onvo
on to the nexl exit.
The oKit rgmp can be curved, sometimes quite sharpEy.
The exil speed is usually postad.
Raduce ypur speed according to your speedomeler, not
10 your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to Ihinh you are
going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you're ready,. Try la ba well resled. If you
must Stan when you're not Fresh — such as after a day's
wori( — don't plan lo make too many mifes that first
part of the journey. Wear cornfortable dolhing and shoes
you can easily drive in.
ts your vehicle ready for a tong lrlp7 ir you keep it
serviced and maintained, it's ready to go, It it needs
seгv^ce, have it donp before starting oul. Oi course,
ycu'l'l find experienced and able service exports
in dealerships all across North America. They’ll be
ready and willirig to help if you need rt.
* W indshield W asher Fieid: Is the reservior lull? Are
all windows clean Irtside and oulsrde?
* IVfper* Bladesi Aie they in good shape’
* Faef. Engine O i f , Oth^r Fftsids Have you checked
alf levels?
* Lamps: Are they all worfiing? Are the lenses clean?
* Tires: They are vitally important to a sate,
trouble Tree trip, is the tread good enough for
lor>g-distence driving? Are Iho tinas all inflated to Ihe
recommended pressure?
* W eather Forecasts: Whal'a the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your If ip a
short time To avoid a major storm system?
* M aps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Here ere some things you cgn check beiore a ir^p;
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