1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 184

If you do not have traction control, or the systemis if off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your off the foot accelerator pedal and quickly steer way you want the the vehicle to go.If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always ready for a be second skidif it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, 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 slow down on slippery to surfaces because stopping distance will longer and be vehicle controlmore limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (includingengine 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 brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Driving at Night Night drivingis 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. 4-15