1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 259

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering be more effective can than braking. For example, you come over hl and a il find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or child darts out from between a parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid theseproblems by braking -- if you can stopin time. But sometimes youcan't; there isn't room. That's the timefor evasive action -- steering around the problem. Your Pontiac can perform verywell in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in this section.) It is better to remove as much speed you can from a possible as collision. Thensteer around the problem, to the left or right depending the space on m & & l e % . , . . An emergency like this requires close attention and a 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 veryquickly without removing either hand. But youhave to act fast, steer quickly, and just asquickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergencysituations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all timesand w a safety belts properly. er 4-12