1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 169

Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems steering and -acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. Refer to "Enhanced Traction System"n the Index. i What should you do this ever happens? Ease up on if the accelerator pedal, steer vehicle the way you wantit the to go, and slow down. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed.Of course, the posted speeds are A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you'll want to go slower. the news happen on curves. Here's why: If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a Experienced driver or beginner, each us is subject to of curve, doit before you enter the curve, while your Eront the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The wheels are straight ahead. traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicleto change its path when youturn Try to adjust your speed you can "drive" through so the the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep curve. Maintaina reasonable, steady speed. Wait to the vehicle going in the same direction.you've ever If accelerate until you are out the curve, and then of tried to steer a vehicle on ice, you'll understand this. accelerate gently into straightaway. wet the in The traction you can get a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curveis banked, and yourspeed. While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.