1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 171

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material ison the road. For safety, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It isimportant to slow downon slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best toavoid 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 surfaceis slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn torecognize warning clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a "mirrored surface" -- and slow down when youhave any doubt. 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 rolling), releaseenough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again. restores steering This 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. Driving at Night ._ ...". . _I- .- ...--. ... Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impairedby -alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-15