1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 201

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. Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration-- have to do their work where tires meet the road. Adding the the sudden acceleration can demand too muchthose of places. You can lose control. Refer to "Traction Control System'' in the Index. What should you do if this ever happens? Ease the up on way accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the you want it to go, and slow down. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should Of A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on adjust your speed. course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less the news happen on curves. Here's why: favorable conditions you'll want to go slower. Experienced driver or beginner, each us is subject to of If you needto reduce your speed as you approach a the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The curve, do it before enter the curve, while your front you it traction of the tires against the road surface makes wheels are straight ahead. possible for the vehicle to change path when you turn its the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep Try to adjust your speed you can "drive" through the so the vehicle goingin the same direction.If you've ever curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. to Wait tried to steer a vehicle on wet you'll understand this. accelerate until you are out the curve, and then ice, of accelerate gentlyinto the straightaway. The traction you can get a curve depends on the in condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. you're While in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.