1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 163

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering be more effective can than braking. For example, you come over ahill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or car suddenly pulls a out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right front of you. You can in avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room. That's the time for evasive action-- steering aroundthe problem. Your Pontiac can perform very well emergencies like in these. First apply your brakes. is better toremove as It much speed as youcan from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or rightdepending on the space available. emergency like this requires close attention a and quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once have you avoided the object. pin The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4-12