Driving At Night - Buick SKYLARK 1996 Manual

If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System, or
if
the transaxle shift lever is not
in the OVERDRIVE
(@)
position, then an acceleration skid is. also best handled
by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot
off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the
vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
,second skid if it occyrs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road.,For safety, you'll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions.'~It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could'cause the tires to slide.
You may not realize the surface is slippery 'until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues
--
such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to
make a "mirrored surface"
--
and slow down when you
have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.
Driving at Night
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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 problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
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Drive defensively.
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Don't drink and drive.
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