1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 184

Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would dry pavement. See on "Anti-Lock" in the Index. Allow greater following distanceon any slippery road. e Watch for slippery spots.The road might be fine If'You're Caught in a Blizzard until you hit a spot that's covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, patches may appear in ice shaded areas where sun can't reach: around the clumps of trees, behind buildings, under bridges. or Sometimes the surface a curve or overpass may of an remain icy when the surrounding roads clear. If are you see a patchof ice ahead of you, brakebefore 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 in a be serious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know sure that youare near help for and you can hike through the snow. Here some are things to do summon help and keep yourself and your to passengers safe: Turn your hazard flashers. Tie a red on