1995 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 152

Speed limit signs near curves warn that should you adjust your speed.Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you'll want goslower. to 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 speed you can "drive" through the so curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate untilyou are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. steer around the problem,to the left or right depending on the spaceavailable. An emergency likethis requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you canturn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. just But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and as quickly straighten the wheel onceyou have avoided the object. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example,you come over a hill and find a tsuck stopped in your lane, a car suddenly pulls out or from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can 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 around the problem. Your Pontiac can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. Itbetter to remove as is much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then The fact that such emergencysituations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4-9