1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 180

Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you make a hard on a slippery road. Even stop though you have anti-lock braking system, you'll the dry want to begin stoppingsooner than you would 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 that's covered with On an spot ice. in otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear shaded areas where sun can't reach: around the or clumps of trees, behind buildings under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surrounding roadsare clear. If you see a patch ofice ahead of 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're Caught ina Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you couldin a be serious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know sure that you are near help for and youcan hike throughthe snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and yourself and your keep passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. 4-27