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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
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the road to make a "mirrored surface" -- and slow down
when you have any doubt.
If
you have the anti-lock braking system, remember: It
helps avoid only the braking skid. If you do not have
antblock, then in a braking skid (where the wheels are
Driving at Night
no longer rolling), release enough pressure
on the
brakes
to get the wheels rolling again. This restores steering
control. Push the h a k e pedal down steadily when you
have to
stop
suddenly. As long as the wheels are rolling,
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One
reason is
that
some drivers
are
likely
to
be impaired
--
by
alcohol
QT
drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
you will have steering control.
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