Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have dropped offthe edge of a road onto the shoulder while you aredriving.If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way,steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of thepavement. You can turn the steering wheel up toone-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts thepavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to gostraight down the roadway.PassingPassing another vehicle on a two-lane road can bedangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing,we suggest the following tips:• Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroadsfor situations that might affect a successful pass.If in doubt, wait.• Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, andlines that could indicate a turn or an intersection.Never cross a solid or double-solid line on your sideof the lane.• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass.Doing so can reduce your visibility.• Wait your turn to pass a slow vehicle.• When you are being passed, ease to the right.Loss of ControlLet us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not have enough frictionwhere the tires meet the road to do what the driverhas asked.In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steerand constantly seek an escape route or area of lessdanger.4-11
