Chevrolet ENCLAVE - NAVIGATION SYSTEM 2008 Specifications download pdf (Page 271)

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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 your 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.

A cornering skid is 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. If 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 on the road. For safety, you

want to 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 your

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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