1995 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 203

STEERING Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops thesystem is or not functioning, you can steer butit 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 lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, eachof us is subject 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 its path when you turn the frontwheels. If there's no traction, inertiawill keep thevehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever tried to steera vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this. The tractionyou can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the roadsurface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you're in a curve, speed is the onefactor you can control. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted 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 acurve, do it before you enter thecurve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can "drive''through thecurve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerateuntil you are outof the curve, and then accelerate gently into thestraightaway. 4-12