Cadillac 2011 Cadillac DTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (11,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slowdown and adjust your driving to these conditions. It isimportant to slow down on slippery surfaces becausestopping distance will be longer and vehicle controlmore limited.While driving on a surface with reduced traction, tryyour best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shiftingto a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause thetires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slipperyuntil the vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warningclues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snow onthe road to make a mirrored surface — and slow downwhen you have any doubt.Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only thebraking skid.Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day drivingbecause some drivers are likely to be impaired — byalcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or byfatigue.Night driving tips include:. Drive defensively.. Do not drink and drive.. Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the insiderearview mirror.. Slow down and keep more space between you andother vehicles because headlamps can only lightup 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 vehicleclean — inside and out.. Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns orcurves.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 muchlight to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.5-11