1995 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 161

Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too closeto the vehicle in front of you, you won't if have time to apply your brakes that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. To Use Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and anti-lock let 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-wheel drive. Braking in mergencies ~~~ Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at thesame time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because theengine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take curves 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 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 whenyou 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, you'll understand this. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the conditionof 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. Suppose you'resteering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems - steering and acceleration - have to do their work where the tires meetthe road. Adding the suddenacceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. 4-7