1993 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 200

Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or thesystem fails to function, you can steer butit will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to takecurves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driverlost control" accidents mentioned on thenews happen oncurves. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to thesame laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tiresagainst the road surface makes it possible for thevehicle to change its path when you turn the frontwheels. If there's no traction, inertia keep thevehicle going will If in the same direction. you've ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this. The traction you can get in a curve depends onthe condition of your tires and the road surface, theangle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor can control. you Suppose you're steering througha sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Those two control systems -- steering and acceleration -- can overwhelm those places where the tires meetthe road and make you lose control. What should you do if this ever happens? Let up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Speed limit signsnear curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, theposted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you'll want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed asyou approach a curve, do it before you enter thecurve, while your front wheels are straight ahead.