1994 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 195

Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when need to. With anti-lock, you you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. STEERTNG Power Steering If you lose power steering assist becausethe engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lostcontrol" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here'swhy: Experienced driveror beginner, each of us issubject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for thevehicle to change itspath when you turn the frontwheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever tried to steer a vehicleon wet ice, you'll understand this. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you're in a curve, speed is the onefactor you can control. Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have traction control and the system ison, adding the sudden acceleration candemand too much of those places. You can losecontrol. 182