Buick RIVIERA 1993 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 164)

much speed or steering

a curve causes tires to slip and

lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid too

much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.

cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best

handled by easing your foot

off

the accelerator pedal.

your vehicle starts to slide (as when you turn a corner

on a wet, snow- or ice-covered road), ease your foot

off

the acceleratorpedal as soon as you feel the vehicle start

to slide. Quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to

go. If you

start

steering quickly enough, your vehicle

will straighten out.

it does, straighten the front

wheels.

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,

gravel,

other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll

want to slow down and adjust your driving to these

conditions. It is important to slow down 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 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 enoughewater, ice or packed snow on the road to

make

“mirrored surface”

and slow down when you

have any doubt.

Remember: Any anti-lock braking system

(ABS)

helps

avoid only the braking skid. Steer the way you want to

go.

Driving at Night

Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One

reason

that some drivers are likely to be impaired

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