Buick RIVIERA 1993 Manual page 181

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Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet
road probably have good traction.
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However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and
the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You'll
have
a
lot less traction or "grip" and will need to be ve
careful.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight,
a
red cloth, and a
couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items in your vehicle.
What's the worst time for this? "Wet ice." Very cold
snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet
can be even more trouble because it may offer the least
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