Chevrolet 2008 Uplander Specifications download pdf (Page 294)

Passing

Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be

dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing,

we suggest the following tips:

• Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads

for situations that might affect a successful pass. If

in doubt, wait.

• Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and

lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection.

Never cross a solid or double-solid line on your side

of the lane.

• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to

pass. Doing so can reduce your visibility.

• Wait your turn to pass a slow vehicle.

• When you are being passed, ease to the right.

Loss of Control

Let us review what driving experts say about what

happens when the three control systems — brakes,

steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction

where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has

asked.

In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer

and constantly seek an escape route or area of less

danger.

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.

Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only

the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is

off, 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. If you start steering quickly enough,

your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready

for a second skid if it occurs.

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