STEERING
Power Steering
If
you
lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system
is
not
functioning,
you
can steer but
it
will
take much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving
on
Curves
It’s important to take curves at
a
reasonable speed.
A
lot
of
the “driver lost control’’ accidents mentioned
on
the
news happen
on curves. Here’s why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each
of
us is subject to the same laws
of
physics when driving on curves. The traction of
the
tires against the road
surface makes
it
possible
for the vehicle to change its path when
you
turn
the front wheels.
If
there’s no traction, inertia
will
keep the vehicle going
in
the same direction.
If
you’ve ever tried to steer
a
vehicle on
wet
ice,
you’ll understand this.
The traction you can get
in
a curve depends on
the
condition
of
your tires
and the road surface,
the
angle at which the curve
is
banked, and your
speed. While you’re
in
a curve, speed
is
the one factor you can control.
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed.
Of
course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions.
Under
less
favorable conditions
you’ll
want to go slower.
If
you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve,
do
it
before
you enter
the
curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead.
Try
to adjust your speed
so
you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a
reasonable, steady speed. Wait
to
accelerate until
you
are out of the curve,
and then accelerate gently into
the
straightaway.
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