1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 168

Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that right wheels have your dropped off the edgeof a-road.ontothe shoulderwhile you're driving. An emergency likethis requires close attention and a If quick decision. you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a hll180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten wheel once you have the If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the avoided the object. off pavement, recovery. should be fairly easy. Ease the The fact that such emergency situations ,are always accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steerso at possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving that your vehicle straddles the edge the pavement. You of all times and wear safety belts properly. turn ni can turn the steerhg wheel up to one-quarter utl the turn right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 4-11