1995 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 154

Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change time you need the to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle h n t of you, you won'thave time in to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. To Use Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. hold the brake pedal down Just and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and the brake feel pedal pulsate, but this normal. is Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's importantto take curves at a reasonable speed. A lotof the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each us is subjectto of the same lawsof physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change path when youturn its the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going the same direction. you've ever in If tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this. Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same w e . In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking.