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Skidding
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In
a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid
most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by
not "overdriving" those conditions. But skids are. always possible.
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The three types of skids correspond to your Cadillac's three control
systems. In the braking skid your wheels- aren't rolling.
In the steering or
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cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip
and lose cornering force. And
in
the acceleration skid too. much
throttle
causes the driving wheels to spin.
pedal.
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A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator
Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration
skid.
If your traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid. is also best
handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal.
I f your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and
quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering
second skid if it occurs.
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quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, -or
other
material is on the road. For safety, you'll want to slow down and adjust
your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle
control
more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid
sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by
slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is
skidding. Learn to r,ecognize warning clues -- such as enough water, ice or
packed snow on the road to make a ".mirrored surface"
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and slow down
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shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to
lycs
when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the
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braking skid.
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