1993 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 166

Driving at Night a corner on a wet, snow- ice-covered or road), easeyour foot off the accelerator pedal as soon as you feel the vehicle start to slide. Quickly steer theway you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle will straighten out. As it does, straighten the front wheels. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you'll 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 driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues-such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a "mirrored surface"-and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking slud. Steer the way you want to go. Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired-by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Remember, this is the most dangerous time. Don't drink and drive. (See the Index under Drunken Driving for more on this problem.) Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you. 165