1993 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 204

Of course, tractionis reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on theroad. Forsafety, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to theseconditions. It is important toslow downon slippery surfaces because stopping distance be longer and will vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction,try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, braking (including engine braking by or shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changescould 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 enoughwater, ice 01 packed snow on the road to make a "mirrored surface" and slow down -when you have any doubt. \ Remember: Any anti-lock braking system ( A B S ) helps avoid only the braking skid. Steer theway you want to go. DRM.NG AT NIGHT Night driving is more dangerousthan day driving. One reason is that some driversare likely to be impaired-- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Remember, this is the most dangerous time. 190