Chevrolet 2000 Impala, Owner'S Manual

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While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid 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 surface is slippery until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
--
such as enough water, ice or packed snow
on the road to make a “mirrored surface”
--
and slow
down when you have 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), release enough pressure on the brakes
to get the wheels rolling again. This restores steering
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
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.