Buick Enclave: Loss of Control - Driving Information - Driving and Operating - Buick Enclave Owner's ManualBuick Enclave: Loss of Control

Skidding

There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems:

► Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.

► Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.

► Acceleration Skid — too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.

Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions.

But skids are always possible.

If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions:

► Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs.

► Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions. Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material on the road. 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.

► Try 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.

Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid.

    Off-Road Recovery
    The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the ...

    Driving on Wet Roads
    Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and ...

    See also:

    Language — English/Metric
    To change the language of the navigation screens or to change the navigation screens from English or metric, see Driver Information Center (DIC)   for more information. ...

    United states department of transportation
    The following information relates to the tire grading system developed by the National Highway Safety Administration which will grade tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. Not ...

    Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod
    The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below. To use the softkeys: 1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions ...