Buick Enclave: Off-Road Recovery. Loss of Control. Driving on Wet Roads
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
vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement. Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
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:
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. 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 deep-standing or flowing water. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side.
You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly
apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally. Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried
away. If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore
police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water.
This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the
vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow
down when the road is wet. Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include:Off-Road Recovery
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire
contacts the pavement edge.
3. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.Loss of Control
Driving on Wet Roads
WARNING
Wet brakes can cause crashes.
