1997 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 213

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering be more effective can than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane,a car suddenly pulls or out from nowhere, or a child darts from between out parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems braking -- if you can stop in by time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room. That's the time evasive action -- steering around for the problem. Your Cadillac can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. "Braking in (See Emergencies" earlier in this section.) is better to It remove as much speed as you from a possible can An emergency like this requires close attention and a collision. Then steer around the problem, to the or left quick decision.If you are holding the steering wheel at right depending on the space available. the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full degrees very quickly without removing 180 either hand. But you have to act steer quickly, and fast, just as quickly straighten the wheel once have you avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reasonto practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.