1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 172

Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulderwhile you're driving. I OFF - ROA An emergency like this requires close attentionand a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a tull 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Bur you hrt\*eto act fast, steer quickly,and just a h quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the ob-jcct. The fact t h a t wch clncrgcncy situations are always possible i h ;I good reason t o practice defensive driving at all times and NYN satety belts properly. v / edge of paved surface If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehiclestraddles the edge of the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavementedge. Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 4-11