1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 162

Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up aheadto stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning,you can steer but it will take much more effort. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. may feel the brakes You vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. On vehicles with four-wheel drive, your anti-lock brakes work at all times-- whether you are in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to takecurves 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, each of us is subject to the same lawsof physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice,yodll understand this. The traction you can get in curve depends on the a 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 isthe one factor you can control. Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when need to. you With anti-lock, you cansteer and brake at thesame time. In many emergencies,steering can help you more than even the very best braking. 4-8