1995 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 166

A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you have the traction control system, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have traction control, orif the system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. your foot off the If your vehicle starts to slide, ease accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. 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 orpacked 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. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, orother material is on the road. For safety, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. Itis important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. 4-14