Loss Of Control; Driving On Wet Roads - Cadillac SRX 2015 Owner's Manual

Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087806) - 2015 -
CRC 1st Edition - 5/19/14
3. Turn the steering wheel to go
straight down the roadway.

Loss of Control

Skidding
There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
Braking Skid wheels are not
rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid
too much speed or steering in a
curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid
throttle causes the driving
wheels to spin.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids
by taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible.
If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:
Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.
The vehicle may straighten out.
Be ready for a second skid if it
occurs.
Slow down and adjust your
driving according to weather
conditions. Stopping distance
can be longer and vehicle
control can be affected when
traction is reduced by water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to
too much
recognize warning clues
as enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface
down when you have any doubt.
Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking,
including reducing vehicle speed
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide.
Black plate (5,1)
Driving and Operating
Remember: Antilock brakes help
avoid only the braking skid.

Driving on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types
of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and
deep standing or flowing water.
Wet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as well in a
quick stop and could cause
such
pulling to one side. You could
lose control of the vehicle.
and slow
After driving through a large
puddle of water or a car/vehicle
wash, lightly apply the brake
pedal until the brakes work
normally.
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Warning
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