1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 181

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped the off edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision.If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 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 you have avoided the object. are The fact that such emergency situations always possible is a good reasonto practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Easethe off accelerator and then,if there is nothingin the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge the pavement. of You can turn the steering wheel up one-quarter turn to until the rightfront tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to go straight downthe roadway. 4-12