Chevrolet 2009 TrailBlazer Specifications download pdf (Page 259)

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Skidding

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.

The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle’s

three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are

not rolling. In the steering or 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.

If the 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 quickly enough,

the 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 on the road. For safety, slow

down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is

important to slow down on slippery surfaces because

stopping distance is 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 reducing vehicle speed by shifting to

a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires

to slide. You might not realize the surface is slippery

until the vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning

clues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on

the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow down

when you have any doubt.

Remember: Any Antilock Brake System (ABS) helps

avoid only the braking skid.

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