1996 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 193

Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. OFF-ROAD RECOVE An emergency like this requires close attention and a edge o paved surtsCe f quick decision.If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act steer quickly fast, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once have you avoided the object. If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Easeo f fthe accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer The fact that such emergency situations are always so that your vehicle straddles the edge the pavement. of possible is a good reason practice defensive driving at You can turn the steering wheelup to one-quarterturn to all times and wear safety belts properly. until the'right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to straight down the roadway. go 4-12