Winter Driving - Chevrolet 1970 Owner's Manual

INCLEMENT WEATHER
Proceed cautiously in inclement weather, until you are sure
it is safe to d rive faster.
Be prepared for sudden crosswinds when crossing bridges
or viaducts.
Remember that some wet pavement is as treacherous as ice,
and bridges and viaducts can be slipperier.
BAD ROADS
Remember, dust obscures vehicles and obstacles as com-
pletely as fog; drive cautiously in dust-clouded areas.
Avoid striking sharp rocksand pot-holes to avoid unneces-
sary (and often hidden) tire damage.
Remember to clean off headlamps, tail lamps and side
markers after driving on wet, dusty, or muddy roads.
WINTER DRIVING
Drive extra cautiously when winter comes, until you adjust to
winter driving conditions.
Remember side streets may be slippery for days after main
streets have been cleared , and drive accordingly.
In heavy snow or on icy roads, drive more cautiously, all'ow
more room to stop, and use the brakes conservatively, and
reduce the possibility of skids by using chains or special
tires.
To get moving in snow, press very lightlY on the accelerator
pedal , increase pressure very slowly, and don't spin the
wheels. If the wheels spin, they will turn the snow to slick
ice or dig your wheels in deeper. Sand, rock san, Liquid
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Tire Chain, or a piece of carpeting under the rear wheels
can help if you do get bogged down.
Remember that wet ice-at about 32 °F-is extremely slippery;
drive very cautiously.
EXTENDED TRIPS
Before and regularly during the trip, check tire pressure,
wind'shield washer and other fluid levels, and have necessary
maintenance performed on a regular basis.
When driving along unfamiliar routes, it is safer to drive
during daylight hours, and it is wise to obtain up-to-date
maps and route information beforehand.
Remember that a high percentage of rural accidents involve
head-on collisions and drive accordingly.
Budget your driving over the length of your trip. Share the
driving or take rest breaks.
When driving alone for a long period, counteract monotony
by changing radio stations, changing heater settings, open-
ing windows, etc., If fatigue sets in, pull off the road for a
short nap, or at least a rest.
ALWAYS
Be prepared for stopping or slow moving vehicles ahead.
Maintain an adequate distance between your car and the
car ahead, to reduce the chances of rear-end coll"isions.
If you smell , or otherwise suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the passenger compartment, drive only with all
windows and vents fully open, and then only until the cause
can be determined and' corrected.