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Steering

Power Steering

If you lose power steering assist because the engine

stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but

it will take much more effort.

Steering Tips

It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.

A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on

the news happen on curves.

Here is why:

Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to

the same laws of physics when driving on curves.

The traction of the tires against the road surface makes

it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you

turn the front wheels. If there is no traction, inertia will

keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you have

ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you will

understand this.

The traction you can get in a curve depends on the

condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at

which the curve is banked, and your speed. While

you are in a curve, speed is the one factor you

can control.

Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.

Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control

systems — steering and braking — have to do their

work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have

four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can

demand too much of those places. You can lose control.

The same thing can happen if you are steering through

a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those

two control systems — steering and acceleration — can

overwhelm those places where the tires meet the

road and make you lose control.

What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on

the brake or accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way

you want it to go, and slow down.

Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should

adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are

based on good weather and road conditions. Under less

favorable conditions you will want to go slower.

If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a

curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front

wheels are straight ahead.

Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the

curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to

accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then

accelerate gently into the straightaway.

Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle’s

performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations

on page 5-3.

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