Car permit · Speed
When you handle curves, which speed habit matters most?
Correct answer: Bring your speed down before you reach the curve.
Answer options
- ABring your speed down before you reach the curve. Correct
- BSpeed up gently just before you reach the curve.
- CHold the posted limit into the curve, then brake at its sharpest point.
Why
Do your braking on the straight stretch before the curve rather than inside it, because braking in the curve can make the vehicle skid or lose traction. With your speed already reduced, you can drive through with control and accelerate gently on the way out.
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Topic: Speed License: Car permit
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