1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 168

Suppose you're steering through sharp curve. Then you a -suddenly accelerate. Both control systems steering and Driving on Curves acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden accelerationcan demand too It's important to take curves a reasonable speed. at much of those places.You can lose control. Refer to A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on "Enhanced Traction System"in the Index. the news happen on curves. Here's why: What should you do this ever happens? Ease up the if on Experienced driver or beginner, each us is subject to of accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the you want it way on the same laws of physics when drivingcurves. The to go, and slow down. traction of the tires against road surface makes the it Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should possible for the vehicle to change its path you turn when are Of the fkont wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep adjust your speed. course, the posted speeds based on good weather and road conditions. Under less the vehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever favorable conditions you'll want to go slower. tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a The t a t o you can get i a curve depends on the rcin n curve, doit before you enter the curve, while your front condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at wheels are straight ahead. which the curveis banked, and yourspeed. While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor can control. you Ty to adjust your speedso you can "drive" through the r curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. to Wait accelerate untilyou are outof the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering Tips 4-11