1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manual - Page 155

What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Steering i n Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a and hill Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between based on good weather and road conditions. Under less parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can favorable conditions you'll want to go slower. avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stopin time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room. I f you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, doit before you enter the curve, while your front That's the timefor evasive action-- steering around the problem. wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust y o u 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. Your Oldsmobile can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in this section.) It is better 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. 4-10