1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 222

Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock" in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that's covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, patches may appear in ice shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings under bridges. or Sometimes the surface of a curve an overpass may or remain icy when the surrounding roads clear. If are you see a patch ofice ahead of you, brake before you are on it.Try not to brake while you're actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. If You're Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know sure that you are near help for and you can hike through snow. Here are some the things to do tosummon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. 4-29