1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 180

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped the off edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. OFF-ROAD RECOVE An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full.180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just asquickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. 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. edge of paved surface If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery shouldbe fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the rightfront tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to straight down go the roadway.