Driving At Night - GMC 1993 Safari Owner's Manual

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 braking system
(ABS) helps. avoid only the braking
skid. Steer the way you want to go.
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,
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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.
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