2003 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 302

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. Driving at Night While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could 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 enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a "mirrored surface" - and slow down when you have any doubt. If you have the anti-lock braking system, remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. I f you do not have anti-lock, then in a braking skid (where the wheels are no longer rolling), release enough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again. This restores steering control. Push the brake pedal down steadily when you have to stop suddenly. As long as the wheeis are rolling, you will have steering control. U I I t : IedbUI I IS 11 la1 5u1I G I Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. - : - 1 L - a --.--A l;I,-l,, +- hn UI I V G I ~a l IlnGly ~ ub r\ . LU impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-15