1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 160

Off-Road Recovwy , . ', t % You may find sometime that your wheels have right dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. OFF-RUAD RECOVERY I / - / ,zl I An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision.If you are holdingthe steering wheelat the recommended9 and' 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But have to act,fast,steer quickly, and you just as quickly straighten the wheel you have. once ..._ -,( avoided 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. ' -/ / / I edge of paved surface If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the be off pavement, recovery should fairly easy. Ease the accelerator and then, if there is nothing i the way, steer n so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. You can t r the steering wheel up to one-quarter un turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to straight downthe roadway. go 4-12