1994 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 154

Steering in Emergencies. There are times when steering be more effective can than braking. For example,. you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front you. You can of -in avoid these problems by braking if you can stop time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room. That's -the time for evasive action steering aroundthe problem. Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like , It as these. First apply your brakes. is better to remove much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then1 ' steer around the problem, to the or right depending left .on the space available. I An emergency like this requires close attention and a at quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations always are possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.