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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 

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 such as after a day’s

work 

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 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
Buick 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:

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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? 
Are all windows clean inside and outside?

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Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?

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Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?

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Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?

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Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble

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free trip. Is the tread good enough for

long

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distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to 

the recommended pressure?

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Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?

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Maps: Do you have up

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to

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date maps?

Highway Hypnosis

Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?
Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.

There is something about an easy stretch of road with the
same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road,
the drone of 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 could crash and be injured.

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