1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 170

Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time need you 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 slowsor stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though have you 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. You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. On vehicleswith four-wheel drive, your anti-lock brakes work at all times -- whether you are in two-wheel drive or four-wheeldrive. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentionedon the news happen on curves. Here's why: Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. 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 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. I f you've ever tried to steer a vehicle on 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 one factor you can control. 4-9