1993 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 146

Experienced driver or beginner, each of Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. us is subject to the same laws of physics Those two control systems - steering when driving on curves. The traction of and acceleration - can overwhelm those the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path places where the tires meet the road and when you turn the front wheels.If there's make you lose control. no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle What should you do if this ever happens? If going in the same direction. you've Let up on the accelerator pedal, steer the ever tried to steera vehicle on wet ice, vehicle the way you want it to go, and you'll understand this. slow down. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of .your tires and Speed limit signs nearcurves warn that the road surface, the angle at which the you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good curve is banked, and your speed. While weather and roadconditions. Under less you're in a curve, speed is the one factor favorable conditions you'll want to go you can control. slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speedso you can "drive" through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Waitto accelerate until you are out sf the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. When you drive into a curve at night, it's harder to see the road ahead of you because it bends away from the straight beams of your lights. This is one good reason to drive slower. L