Off-Road Recovery; Loss Of Control - GMC LYRIQ 2023 Owner's Manual

198 Driving and Operating
Steering in Emergencies
There are some situations
when steering around a
problem may be more
effective than braking.
Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to
turn 180 degrees without
removing a hand.
The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) allows steering while
braking.

Off-Road Recovery

The vehicle's right wheels can
drop off the edge of a road
onto the shoulder while
driving. Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator
and then, if there is nothing
in the way, steer the vehicle
so that it straddles the edge
of the pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel
about one-eighth of a turn,
until the right front tire
contacts the
pavement edge.
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
much 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
too