Steering In Emergencies - GMC Sierra 2010 Owner's Manual

Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through the
curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to
accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate
gently into the straightaway.

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.
These problems can be avoided by braking
stop in time. But sometimes you cannot stop in time
because there is no room. That is the time for evasive
action steering around the problem.
The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies
like these. First, apply the brakes. See Braking on
page 5 3. It is better to remove as much speed as
possible from a collision. Then steer around the
problem, to the left or right depending on the
space available.
if you can
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.
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