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Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve. Then
you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems
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steering and acceleration
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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.
What should you do if'this ever happens? Ease up on the
accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it
to go, and slow down.
Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and
find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly p
out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right in front of,you. You can
avoid these problems by braking
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if'you can stop in
time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room. That's
the time for evasive action
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steering around the
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should
problem.
adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are
Your Oldsmobile can perform very well in emergencies
based on good weather and road conditions. Under less like these. First apply your brakes. It is better to remove
favorable conditions you'll want to go slower.
as much speed as you can from a possible collision.
If you need to reduce your speed as'you approach a Then steer
around the problem, to the left or right'
curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front
depending on the, space available.
wheels are straight ahead.
Try to .adjust your speed so you can "drive" through the
c y e . Maintain a reasonabie, steady speed. Wait to
accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then
accelerate gently into the straightaway.
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