1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 191

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out between from parked cars and stops right in of you. You can front -avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in you time. But sometimes can't; there isn't room. That's the timefor evasive action-- steering around the problem. Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in this section.) It better to is remove as much speed as you can a possible from collision. Then steer around the problem, to left or the right dependingon the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision.If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have act fast, steer quickly, and to just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4-11