Vehicle operators are taught that over-correction can make a problem worse.

If you’re drifting to one side, and you shift quickly to the center, disaster can occur. That abrupt steering can cause the vehicle to lurch out of control.

Gentle maneuvering provides more predictable results.

The same can be said about our daily habits, our interactions, and our personal endeavors.

Erratic piloting could result in loss of control, or a rebound in the direction you were avoiding.

Even if you’re headed in the wrong direction, you don’t want to make a U-turn at full speed. You need to start by laying off the accelerator, and maybe even applying the brakes.

So be sure to adjust carefully. Turn deliberately when necessary, and mind your trajectory.