1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 130

Of course, traction is reduced when water, I snow, ice, gravel, or other material on is the road. For safety, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slowdown on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best avoid sudden to steering, acceleration,or braking (including engine braking by shifting a to lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tiresto slide. You may not? realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues -- such as enough water; ice or packed snow on the road tomake a "mirrored surface" -- and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. I 0 Since you can't see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. 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 mad in a safe place and rest. 0 Driving at Night Night driving is 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. 0 Night Wsion No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much.light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're driving, don't wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlights, but they also make a lot of things invisible. Don't drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you. 129...