GMC 2003 Savana - Manual (Page 206)

steering
Power steering
If you lose power steering assist because Ihe engine
stops or ttie system Is not functioning, you can sloe г hut
i| will take much more afforl.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It's imponant to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot ot the "dnvar (oat соп1гоГ acetdenis mentioned on
the news happen on curves Here’s why:
Enpenenced driver от beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
The traction of the tires against the road surtaco makes
il possible for the vehicle to change its path wtien
you turn the front wheels, if there's no iraction, Inertia
will kaop the vehicle going in the same direclion. If
you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wef ice, you'll
understand this.
The traction you can get In a curve depends on the
condition of your tires and fho road soriacs, Iha angle at
which the curvo Is banked, and your speed. While
you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can
confrot.
Suppose you're sleering through a sharp curve.
Then you suddonly accelerate. Both control
syslems — sleering and acceteTation — have to do
iheir work where the tires mael the road. Adding
Ihe sudden acceleration can demand too much of Ihose
places. You can lose control.
Whgt should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on
Ihe accelerator pedal, sieer the vehicle the way you
wani il to go, and slow down.
Speed limit signs near corves warn that you should
adjust your speed. Of course, the poslod speeds
are based on good woather and road conditions. Under
tess favorable conditions you’ll warn to go slower,
if you need to reduce your speed as you approach a
curve, do il before you enter Ihe curvef while your front
wheels are straighl ahead.
Try fo adjust your speed so you can "drive" ihrough The
curve. Maintain a reasonabfe, steady speed. Waii to
accelerate undil you are out of the cuve, and then
acbeleraie gently Inlo Ihe straightaway
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