1998 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 166

Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you'll want to goslower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can "drive" through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering be more effective than can An emergency like this requires close attention and a braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at truck stoppedin your lane, ora car suddenly pulls out the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing of cars and stops right in front you. You can avoid these either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and problems by braking -- if you can stopin time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room. That's the time for just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have evasive action-- steering around the problem. avoided the object. Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in this section.) It isbetter to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.