1996 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 162

Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. An emergency like thisrequires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing fast, steer quickly, and either hand.But you have to act just asquickly straighten the wheel o,nceyou have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practicedefensive driving at all timesand wear safety belts properly. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease the off accelerator and then,if there is nothingin the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.You can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 4-10