Buick 1994 Skylark Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 154)

Steering in Emergencies.

There are times when steering can be more effective

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 of you. You can

avoid these problems by braking

if you can stop in

time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s

the time for evasive action

steering around the

problem.

Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like

much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then

’

steer around the problem, to the left

right depending

.on the space available.

these. First apply your brakes.

is better to remove as

The fact that such emergency situations are always

possible

a good reason to practice defensive driving at

all times and wear safety belts properly.

emergency like this requires close attention and a

quick decision.

you are holding the steering wheel at

the recommended

and

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.

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Buick 1994 Skylark Owner's Manual Page 154