Chevrolet 1997 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 171)

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

packed snow on

the road to make a “mirrored surface”

and slow

down when you have any doubt.

If you have the anti-lock braking system, remember: It

helps avoid only the braking skid. If you do not have

anti-lock, then in a braking skid (where the wheels are

no longer rolling), release enough pressure on the brakes

to get the wheels rolling again.

This

restores steering

control. Push the brake pedal down steadily when you

have to stop suddenly. As long as the wheels are rolling,

you will have steering control.

Driving at Night

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Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One

reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired

alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.

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Chevrolet 1997 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual Page 171