I am having a lot of trouble with the chase the ambulance level in Vegas. The ambulance is faster than my car and when ever I hit the ambulance when it is turning, the hit does little damage and I fly way off course.

I know the game is old but I have never gotten around to beating the game and now I am having trouble so I come to you for help. I looked in the answers area and I could not find anything on this level. Do you have any tips to help me?