1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 161

Of course, tractionis reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material on the road. For safety, you'll is want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It isimportant 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 shifting to a lower by gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface slippery until your is vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues -- such as enough water, or packed snow on ice the road to make a "mirrored surface" and slow -down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Driving at Night r%?m ...~... Night drivingis more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some driversare likely tobe impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-14