Owner's Manual
A cornering skid
and
an acceleration skid are best
handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Driving
at
Night
If your vehicle starts
to
slide, ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer
the
way you want
the
vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
second skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or 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 enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road to make a “mirrored surface”
--
and slow down
when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
helps
avoid only the braking skid.
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.
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