Turning
Braking and turning
See when you should apply the brakes when turning in slippery conditions.
Exiting a tight turn
See how you can lose control of your vehicle if you accelerate at the wrong time.
Manoeuvring
- Be aware of your limits and those of other drivers. Stay focussed on your surroundings.
- Don’t make any sudden movements, and avoid accelerating too hard (acceleration should be gradual and moderate). Also avoid sudden braking and travelling at high speeds.
- Leave more distance between your car and the one ahead.
- To decrease the risk of sliding when going uphill, use a higher gear ratio than you would when travelling in dry weather.
Bends
- Before tackling a bend, slow down, but be sure to do so in a straight line.
- To take a bend, you need to steer with a constant, flowing movement, to prevent the tire from sliding and losing response.
- In the bend, maintain a slow and regular speed, to prevent the car from losing its balance.
Braking before a turn
Braking while you are steering to change direction can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Always slow down before you start turning.
Exiting a turn
When exiting a tight turn, you should always wait until you are well out of the turn before starting to accelerate, to avoid losing control of your vehicle.
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