2005 Buick Century Owner's Manual (Page 178 of 348)

2005 Buick Century Owner's Manual
Posted on 10 Apr, 2020
Model: 2005 Buick Century
Pages: 348
File size: 2 MB

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Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find
a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can
avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in
time. But sometimes you can not; there is not room.
That is the time for evasive action steering around
the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply your brakes but, unless you
have anti-lock, not enough to lock your wheels.
See Braking on page 4-6. It is better to remove as
much speed as you can from a possible collision.
Then steer around the problem, to the left or right
depending on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can
turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly,
and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have
avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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General
Year 2005
Make Buick
Model Century
Language English
Pages 348
Filetype PDF (Download)
File size 2 MB
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