2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 260

9-6 Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Loss of Control Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . 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 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. 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. Off-Road Driving Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for off-road driving. Vehicles without four-wheel drive and vehicles not equipped with All Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR) tires must not be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface. For more contact information about the original equipment tires, see the Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information manual. One of the best ways for successful off-road driving is to control the speed. . Braking Skid - wheels are not rolling. 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. . . Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. { Warning When driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position. This could cause you to (Continued) .