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Turning
Use care in turns – turning the steering wheel
too far or too fast can result in loss of control or
a rollover. Slow down before entering turns.
When making tight turns from a standstill or at
slow speeds, avoid sudden or hard acceleration.
Driving aggressively or making abrupt maneu-
vers even on flat, open areas can cause side
rollovers. Avoid sideways sliding, skidding, or
fishtailing, and never do donuts. If you feel the
vehicle begin to slide sideways or fishtail during
a turn, steer into the direction of the slide, if
possible, and gradually let off the accelerator
pedal to regain directional control and avoid
rollover. For example, if you feel the back of the
vehicle start to slide to your right, steer to the
right.
If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or
roll, keep your body completely inside the pro-
tective structure of the vehicle:
Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly
on the floorboards and keep a firm grip on
the steering wheel or handholds.
Do not put your hands or feet outside of
the vehicle for any reason. Do not try to
stop a tip over using your arm or leg.
