Chevrolet 1994 manual Trip, Highway Hypnosis, Fuel, Engine Oil, Other FluidsHave

Reduce your speed accordingto your speedometer,not to your senseof motion. After driving forany distance at higher speeds, you maytend to think you are going slowerthan you actuallyare.

Before Leaving ona 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 comfortableclothing and shoes you can easily drive in.

Is your vehicle readyfor a longtrip? If you keepit serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out.Of course, you’ll findexperienced and able service experts in Chevrolet 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 atrip:

Windshield WasherFluid Is the reservoir full?Are all windowsclean 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? Arethe lenses clean?

Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-freetrip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Arethe tires all inflated to the recommended pressure?

Weather Forecasts:What’sthe weather outlook along yourroute? Should you delay yourtrip a short time to avoid a majorstorm system?

Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?

Highway Hypnosis

Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it justplain falling asleep at thewheel? Callit highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever.

There is something about aneasy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the droneof 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 couldcrash and be injured.

What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen.

Then here aresome tips:	a
Make sure your vehicleis well
ventilated, with a comfortably cool
interior.
Keep your eyes movingScan. the road
ahead and to the.sides. Check your
rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pulloff the road into
a rest, service, or parking area and
take a nap, get some exercise,or both.
For safety, treat drowsiness on the
highway as anemergency.