How would you keep your vehicle balanced when approaching a curve in the roadway?
- Correct answer: You should slow down before entering the curve, and accelerate when coming out of it.
- You should shift into high gear.
- You should shift into neutral gear.
- You should drive faster before entering the curve.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: You should slow down before entering the curve, and accelerate when coming out of it.
Braking and slowing down should be done before the curve, while the vehicle is still going straight, because braking inside the curve upsets its balance and can cause a skid. Accelerating gently on the way out steadies the vehicle and brings it back to normal speed. Coasting in neutral removes engine control, and speeding up before the curve increases the risk of running wide.