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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 the 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 accelerate. Both control systems —

steering and acceleration — have to do their work where

the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration

can demand too much of those places. You can lose

control. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6

and StabiliTrak

System on page 4-7.

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 the

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-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect

your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and

Modiﬁcations on page 5-3.

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