1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 213

It's important to take curves at ;r reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires agzjinst the roaC surface makes it possible fcr the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia wiHl keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, YQK'IB understacd this. The trzctionr YOU can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires m d the road surface, the angle at which Gie curve is banked, and your speed. M i l e you're in ip curve, speed is the one fxtor you can control. Suppose ycu're steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control