Buick 1994 Skylark Owner's Manual page 154

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 pulls
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
problem.
Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like
much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then
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steer around the problem, to the left or right depending
.on the space available.
these. First apply your brakes. It is better to remove as
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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.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can
turn it 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.