Protecting Your Mazda; Lane changes and turning- Page 132

Protecting Your Mazda

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Lane changes and turning

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Avoid quick lane changes, sudden
turns, and tight turns. Avoid sudden
braking.

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A turning trailer will make a tighter
arc than the tow vehicle. Compensate
with turns that are larger than normal.

Passing

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Plan well ahead to pass other vehi-
cles, and provide plenty of room
when changing lanes.

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Crosswinds from passing vehicles,
especially larger ones, and the effects
of rough roads will affect handling.

If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steer-
ing wheel and reduce speed immedi-
ately, but gradually.

Steer straight ahead. If no extreme cor-
rection of steering or braking is made,
the combination of less speed and firm
steering will result in stability.

Backing up

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Backing a vehicle with a trailer
requires practice and patience. Back
slowly, and have a helper outside at
the rear of the trailer.