Buick 1993 Roadmaster Owner's Manual page 177

vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues
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such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to
make a "mirrored surface''
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and slow .down when you
.have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid. Steer the way you want to
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Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One
reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -
by alcohol or drugs, with night vision prob1ems;or by
fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
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Drive defensively. Remember, this is the most
dangerous time.
Don't drink and drive. (See "Drunken Driving." in
the Index for more on this problem.)
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlights behind you.
Since' you can't see as well, you may need to slow
down and keep more space between you and other
vehicles. It's hard to tell how fast the vehicle ahead
is going just by looking at its taillights,
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlights can light up only so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe place and
rest.
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