Chevrolet 1996 Cavalier Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 176)

Loss

Control

Let’s review what driving experts say about what

happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering

and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the

tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.

any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying

steer and

constantly seek an escape route or area

less danger.

Skidding

a skid, a driver can lose control

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.

The three types of skids correspond to your Chevrolet’s

three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels

aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too

much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and

lose cornering force. And

the acceleration skid, too

much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.

A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off

the accelerator pedal.

you have the Enhanced Traction System, remember:

helps avoid only the acceleration skid.

If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System, or

the transaxle shift lever

not

in the

OVERDRIVE

(@)

position, then an acceleration skid is also best handled

by easing your foot

off

the accelerator pedal.

If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot

off

the

accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the

vehicle to go.

you start steering quickly enough, your

vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a

second skid if it occurs.

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,

gravel or other material is

the road. For safety, you’ll

want to slow down and adjust your driving

these

conditions. It

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 shifting to a lower

gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.

You

may not realize the surface is slippery until your

vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning

clues

such as enough water, ice or packed snow on

the road

make a “mirrored surface”

and slow

down when

you

have any doubt.

Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps

avoid only the braking skid.

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