1993 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 160

Driving at Night (including engine braking shifting to by a lower gear).Any sudden change could cause the tires to slide. may not You realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues-such as enough water, ice or packedsnow on the road to make a "mirrored surface"-and slow down when you have anydoubt. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Steer the you want way Night drivingis more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired-by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Remember, is this the most dangerous time. Don't drink and drive. (See the Index under Drunken Driving for more on this problem.) Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you. Since you can't see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space betweenyou and other vehicles. It's hard to tell how fast the vehicle ahead is going by looking at its just taillights. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe placeand rest. '15s I . .