1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 160

Of course,tractionisreducedwhenwater,snow, ice, gravel or other material on the road. For safety, you'll is 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. While drivingon a surface with reduced traction, try or your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until your vehicleis skidding. Learn to recognize warning ice clues -- such as enough water, or packed snow on -the road to make a "mirrored surface" and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS)helps avoid onlythe braking skid. Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerousthan day driving. One -reason is that some drivers are likely to be impairedby alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-14