1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 157

What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the Steering in Emergencies accelerator pedal, steer vehicle the way you want the it There are times when steering can be more effective to go, and slow down. than braking. For example, you come over a hill and Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should find a truck stopped in your lane, a car suddenly pulls or adjust your speed. course, the posted speeds are Of out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between based on good weather and road conditions. Under less parked cars and stops right in front you. You can of favorable conditions you'll want go slower. to avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in -time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room. If you need to reduce your speed you approach a as curve, doit before you enter the curve, while your front That's the timefor evasive action -- steering around the problem. wheels are straight ahead. in Ty to adjust your speed you can "drive" through the Your Chevrolet can perform very well emergencies r so like these. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to Emergencies'' earlier in this section.) is better to It accelerate untilyou are out of the curve, and then remove as much speed as you can from a possible accelerate gently into straightaway. the collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. 4-10