1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 139

-.,.. - - , , -. ; - ., X3030 , could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warningclues-such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a "mirrored surface"-and slow downwhen you have anydoubt. If you have the anti-lock braking system, remember:It helps avoid only the braking skid. If you do not have anti-lock, then in a braking skid (where the wheels are no longer r o h g ) , release enoughpressure on thebrakes to get the wheels rolling again. This restores steering control.Push the brake pedal down steadily when you have to stop suddenly. As long as the wheels are rolling, you will have steering control. Steer the way you want to go. Driving.at Might Night drivingis more dangerousthan day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impairedby 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 Index the under Drunken Driving for moreon this problem.) Adjust your inside rearview mirrorto reduce the glare from headlights behind you. Since you can't seeas well, you may need to slow down and keep more space betweenyou and other vehicles. It's hard to tell how fast vehicle the ahead'is goingjust by looking at its taillights. Slow down, esp.eciallyon higher speed roads. Your headlights light can up only so much roadahead. In remoteareas, watch for animals. If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe placeand rest.