1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 168

If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer way you wantthe the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready a for second skid if occurs. it Of course, tractionis reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other materialis on the road. For safety, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is importantto slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will belonger and vehicle control more lirnited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (includingengine braking by shifting to a the lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause tires to slide.You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicleis skidding. Learnto recognize warning clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the roadto make a "&rrored surfaceG-- and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid onlythe braking skid. Driving at Night than Night driving is more dangerous day driving. One likely reason is that some drivers are to be impaired-- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.