1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 188

Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to vehicle in the front of you, you won'thave time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room upahead to stop, eventhough you have anti-lock brakes. Variable Effort Steering This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your vehicle speed. Steering is easier at lower speeds for maneuvering and parking ease. As your vehicle speed increases, the steering effort also increases. At highway speeds, the amount of steering effort is increased for vehicle control and stability. Using 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. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important totake curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentionedon the news happen on curves. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same lawsof physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to changeits path when you turn the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will 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 factor you can control. one Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In manyemergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. 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.