1998 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 213

Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system,you'll want to begin stopping soonerthan you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock" in the Index. 0 If You're Caught ina Blizzard Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. Theroad might be fine until you hit a spotthat's covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings orunder bridges. Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or overpass may an remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If of you see a patch ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you're actuallyon the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 0 If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could bein a serious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unlessyou know for surethat you are near help and you can hike throughthe snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: 0 Turn on your hazard flashers. 4-29