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 braking system
(ABS)
helps avoid only the braking
skid. Steer the way you
want
to
go.
F
‘I
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.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively. Remember, this is
the most dangerous time.
Don’t drink and drive. (See the
Index
under
Drunken
Driving
for more on
this problem.)
Adjust your inside rearview mirror
to
reduce the glare from headlights
behind
you.
Since you can’t see as well, you may
need to slow down and keep more
space between you and other vehicles.
It’s hard to tell how fast the vehicle
ahead is going
just
by
looking at its
taillights.
speed roads. Your headlights can light
up only
so
much road ahead.
Slow down, especially on higher
In
remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull
off
the road in a
safe place and rest.
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