1994 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 153

Steering Powe,r Steering If you lose power steeringassist because the engine steer but stops orthe system is not functioning, you can it will take much more effort. a Suppose you're steering through sharp curve. Then -you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems steering and acceleration-- have to dotheir work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. can lose You control. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take curves a reasonable speed. at A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here's why: Experienced driveror beginner, eachof us is subjectto the same laws physics when driving on curves. The of traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicleto change its path when turn you the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep If the vehicle going the same direction. you've ever in tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this. The traction you can get a curve dependson the in condition of your tires and the road surface, angle at the which the curve is banked, and your speed. While factor you can you're in a curve, speed is the one control. up What should youdo if this ever happens? Ease on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the you want it way to go, and slow down. 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 go favorable conditions you'll want to slower. 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 speedso you can "drive" through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate untilyou are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. ,