1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 205

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you'll In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. want to slow down and adjust your driving to these Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery care suited to existing conditions, and by not "overdriving" surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and those conditions. But skids are always possible. vehicle control more limited. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or aren't rolling. In the steering cornering skid, too or braking (including engine braking shifting to a lower by much speed or steering in a curve causes tires and to slip gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too You may not realize the surface is slippery until your much throttle causes driving wheels to spin. the vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues -A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. such as enough water, ice or packed snow road to on the 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. Skidding If your TCS system isoff, then an acceleration slud is also best handled by easing your foot the off accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, your foot off the ease accelerator pedal and quickly steer way you want the the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready a for second skid if it occurs. 4-14