1996 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 190

To Use Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. On vehicles with four-wheel drive, your anti-lock brakes work at all times - whether you are in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steeringcan help you more than even the very best braking. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assistbecause the engine stopsor the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important totake curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here's why: Experienced driver orbeginner, each of us is subject tothe same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible forthe vehicle to changeits path when you turn the front wheels.If there's no traction, inertiawill keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked,and your speed. While you're in a curve,speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems - steering and acceleration - have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. What should you do if this everhappens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. 4-7