Steering; Steering Tips - Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1994 Manual

Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time
you
need to get your foot
up
to
the brake pedal. If you get too close to
the vehicle in front of
you, you
won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or
stops. Always
leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have
anti-lock brakes.
To
Use
Four-wheel Anti-Lock
Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock
work for you. You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some
noise, but this is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you
can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can
help you more than even the very best braking.
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is
not
functioning,
you can
steer but it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It's
important
to take curves at a
reasonable speed.
A
lot
of
the "driver lost control'' accidents mentioned
on
the news happen
on curves. Here's why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of
physics when driving
on curves.
The traction
of
the tires against the road
surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in
the same direction. If you've ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll
understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires
and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your
speed.
, -
While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly
accelerate. Both control systems - steering and acceleration - have to do
their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration
can demand too much of those places. You can lose control.
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