Saab 2006 9-7X User Manual download pdf (Page 248)

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, your 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.

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.

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,

gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you

will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these

conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery

surfaces because stopping distance will be longer

and vehicle control more limited.

While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your

best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking,

including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear. Any

sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may

not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is

skidding. 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.

Remember: Any Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) helps

avoid only the braking skid.

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