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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 braking system
(ABS)
helps avoid only the
braking skid. Steer the way you want to go.
DRIPTNG
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.
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Drive defensively. Remember, this is the most dangerous time.
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Don’t
drink and drive. (See “Drunken Driving” in the Index for more
on this problem.)
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