Pontiac 2009 Vibe User Manual download pdf (Page 158)

Of course, traction is reduced when

water, snow, ice, gravel, or other

material is on the road. For safety,

you want to slow down and adjust

your driving to these conditions. It is

important to slow down on slippery

surfaces because stopping distance

is 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 reducing vehicle

speed by shifting to a lower gear.

Any sudden changes could cause

the tires to slide. You might 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 Antilock Brake

System (ABS) helps avoid only the

braking skid.

Driving at Night

Night driving is more dangerous

than day driving because

some drivers are likely to be

impaired — by alcohol or drugs,

with night vision problems, or

by fatigue.

Night driving tips include:

• Drive defensively.

• Do not drink and drive.

• Reduce headlamp glare by

adjusting the inside rearview

mirror.

• Slow down and keep more space

between you and other vehicles

because headlamps can only

light up so much road ahead.

• Watch for animals.

• When tired, pull off the road.

• Do not wear sunglasses.

• Avoid staring directly into

approaching headlamps.

• Keep the windshield and all glass

on your vehicle clean — inside

and out.

• Keep your eyes moving,

especially during turns or curves.

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 might need at

least twice as much light to see the

same thing at night as a 20-year-old.

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