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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
the road. Learn to recognize
warning clues
enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
too
mirrored surface
down when you have any
doubt.
Try to avoid sudden
steering, acceleration,
or braking, including
Driving and Operating
reducing vehicle speed by
shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes
help avoid only the
braking skid.
Off-Road Driving
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
can be used for off-road
driving. Vehicles without AWD
and vehicles not equipped with
All Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road
(OOR) tires must not be driven
off-road except on a level,
solid surface. To contact the
tire manufacturer for more
information about the original
equipment tires, see the
warranty manual.
such as
Controlling the vehicle is the
key to successful off-road
and slow
driving. One of the best ways
to control the vehicle is to
control the speed.
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