Driving at night – Pontiac 2002 Bonneville User 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

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such as enough water, ice or packed snow on

the road to make a “mirrored surface”

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and slow

down when you have any doubt.

Remember: Any anti

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lock brake system (ABS) helps

avoid only the braking skid.

Driving at Night

Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to be
impaired

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by alcohol or drugs, with night vision

problems, or by fatigue.

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