1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 174

Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you make a hard on a slippery road. Even stop though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock" in the Index. Allow greater following distance onany slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road rnight be fine until you hit a spot that's covered with ice. an On otherwise clearroad, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings or under bridges. Sometimes the surface a curve or an overpass may of If remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear. you see a patchof ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you're actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. If You're Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know sure that you are near help for and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to s u m o n help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: 0 Turn on your hazard flashers. 4-27