1993 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 190

Your Driving and the Road 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.Whileyou're in a curve, speed is theonefactoryoucancontrol. Supposeyou'resteeringthroughasharpcurve.Thenyousuddenly accelerate. Those two control systems-steering and acceleration-can overwhelmthoseplaceswherethetiresmeettheroadandmakeyoulose control. What should you do if this ever happens? Let up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Of Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. course,thepostedspeedsarebasedon good weatherandroadconditions. Under less favorable conditions you'll want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you Try. to adjust your enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. speed so youcan"drive"throughthecurve.Maintainareasonable,steady speed.Wait to accelerateuntilyouareoutofthecurve,andthenaccelerate gentlyintothestraightaway. to seetheroadahead Whenyoudriveintoacurveatnight,it'sharder youbecause it bendsawayfromthestraightbeams of yourlights.This one good reason to drive slower. of is Steering in Emergencies Therearetimeswhensteeringcanbemoreeffectivethanbraking.For example, you come overa hill and find a truckstoppedin your lane,or a 4-1 8