1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 142

Your Driving and the Road Off-Road Recovev (CONT.) pull entirely onto the shoulder and stop, then follow the same procedures. But if the right front tire scrubs against the side of the pavement, do not steer more sharply. With too much steering angle, the vehicle may jump back onto the road with so much steering input that it crosses over intothe oncoming traffic before you can bring it back under control. Instead, ease off again on the accelerator and steering input, straddle the pavement once more, then try again. Passing So here are some tips for passing: The driver of a vehicle aboutto pass another on a two-lane highway waits for "Drive ahead." Look down the road, just the right moment, accelerates, to the sides, and to crossroads for moves around the vehicleahead, then situations that might affect your goes back into the right lane again. A passing patterns. If you have any doubt simple maneuver? whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time. Not necessarily! Passinganother vehicle on a two-lane highwayis a potentially Watch for traffic signs, pavement dangerous move, since the passing markings, and lines. If youcan see a vehicle occupies the same lane as sign up ahead that might indicate a oncoming traffic for several seconds. A turn or an intersection, delay your miscalculation, an error in judgment, or pass. A broken center line usually a brief surrender to frustration or anger indicates it's all right to pass can suddenly putthe passing driver face (providing the road ahead is clear). to face withthe worst of all traffic Never cross a solid line on your side accidents-the head-on collision. of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty approaching of traffic.