1998 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 208

Whatever the condition-- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. - If You're Caught in a Blizzard Accelerate gently.T y not to break the fragile traction. If r you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under tires even more. the Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have an anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would dry on pavement. See "Anti-Lock" in the Index. @ Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that's covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings under bridges. or Sometimes the surface a curveor an overpass may of remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear. If you see a patchof ice aheadof 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 are stopped by heavy snow, you could be a in 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 summon and keep yourself and your help passengers safe: 0 Turn on your hazard flashers. 4-24