1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 177

A cornering skidis best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you have the Enhanced Traction System, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have the Enhanced TractionSystem, or if the transaxle shift lever not in the OVERDRIVE is (@) position, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. While driving on a surface with reduced traction,try your best to avoid sudden steering, accelerationor braking (including engine braking by shifting a lower to gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires slide. to You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues -- such as enough water, or packed snowon ice the road to make a "mirrored surface" and slow -down when you have any doubt. If your vehicle starts to slide, your foot off the ease Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the avoid only the braking skid. vehicle to go.If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready a for second skidif it occurs. 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 adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited.