Off-Road Recovery; Passing - GMC Acadia 15919282 Owner's Manual

An emergency like this requires
close attention and a quick decision.
If holding the steering wheel at the
recommended 9 and 3 o'clock
positions, it can be turned 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.
The fact that such emergency
situations are always possible is a
good reason to practice defensive
driving at all times and wear
safety belts properly.

Off-Road Recovery

The vehicle's right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving.
If the level of the shoulder is only
slightly below the pavement,
recovery should be fairly easy.
Ease off the accelerator and then, if
there is nothing in the way, steer so
that the vehicle straddles the edge of
the pavement. Turn the steering
wheel 3 to 5 inches, 8 to 13 cm,
(about one-eighth turn) until the right
front tire contacts the pavement
edge. Then turn the steering wheel to
go straight down the roadway.
Driving Your Vehicle

Passing

Passing another vehicle on a
two-lane road can be dangerous.
To reduce the risk of danger
while passing:
•
Look down the road, to the sides,
and to crossroads for situations
that might affect a successful
pass. If in doubt, wait.
•
Watch for traffic signs,
pavement markings, and lines
that could indicate a turn or
an intersection. Never cross a
solid or double-solid line on your
side of the lane.
•
Do not get too close to the
vehicle you want to pass. Doing
so can reduce your visibility.
•
Wait your turn to pass a slow
vehicle.
•
When you are being passed,
ease to the right.
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