2014 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - Page 173

Driving and Operating . 9-5 Steering or Cornering Skid - too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. Acceleration Skid - too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. . material on the road. Learn to recognize warning clues - such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface - and slow down when you have any doubt. . Be sure to follow all service procedures before driving the vehicle at track events or competitively. { Caution If the vehicle is used for track events and competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the engine. Check the oil level often and at the proper level. See Engine Oil on page 10-10. Additional oil fill above the upper mark on the dipstick is not recommended for track events or other competitive driving. Because engine oil temperatures will be higher, it is necessary to use a higher viscosity engine oil for racing or other competitive driving. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . Try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions. Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other Track Events and Competitive Driving Participating in track events or other competitive driving without following the instructions provided may affect the vehicle warranty. See the warranty manual before using the vehicle for racing or other competitive driving. Refer to Competitive Driving Mode on page 9-42. .