Buick RIVIERA 1993 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 162)

the shoulder appears to be about four inches

(100

mm) or more below the pavement, this difference can

cause problems.

there is not enough room to pull

entirely onto the shoulder and stop, then follow the same

procedures. But if the right front tire scrubs against the

side of the pavement, do NOT steer more sharply. With

too much steering angle, the vehicle may jump back

onto the road with

much steering input that it crosses

over into the oncoming traffic before you can bring it

back under control.

Instead, ease off again on the accelerator and steering

input, straddle the pavement once more, then try again.

Passing

The driver

a vehicle about to pass another on a

two-lane highway waits for just the right moment,

accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes

back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver?

Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane

highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the

passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming

traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error

judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can

suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the

worst of all traffic accidents

the head-on collision.

here are some tips for passing:

“Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and

to crossroads for situations that might affect your

passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever

about making a successful pass, wait for a better

time.

Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and

lines.

you can see a sign up ahead that might

indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass.

broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to

pass (providing the road ahead

clear). Never cross

a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid

line, even

the road seems empty of approaching

traffic.

If you suspect that the driver of the vehicle you want

to pass isn’t aware of your presence,, tap the

horn

couple of times before passing.

not get too close to the vehiclc

want to pass

while you’re awaiting an opportunny. For one thing,

following too closely reduces your area of vision,

especially

you’re following a larger vehicle. Also,

you won’t have adequate space

the vehicle ahead

suddenly slows

stops. Keep back a reasonable

distance.

When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,

start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t

get too close. Time your move

you will

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