1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 176

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 adjustyour driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stoppingdistance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. try While driving ona surface with reduced traction, your best to avoid sudden steering, accelerationor braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires slide. You to 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 the road to make a on "mirrored surface" -- and slow down when have you any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only thebraking slud. Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to impaired -- by be or alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, by fatigue. 4-15