Question 946 in the bank

How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

A mountain road curves to the left alongside a rock wall on the right. On the wall is a small sign with white arrows on a black background. A guardrail runs along the left side.
  1. Turn in a bigger radius to maintain reasonable speed.
  2. Turn in a small radius and adjust your speed.
  3. Correct answer: Slow down before entering the curve and accelerate when coming out of it.
  4. Accelerate at the entry to the curve, and slow down within it and when coming out of it.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Slow down before entering the curve and accelerate when coming out of it.

In a curve the vehicle is pushed outward, so finish slowing down before entering it, while the vehicle is still straight and stable. Keep a moderate speed inside the curve, and accelerate gently only on the way out, once the steering wheel is straightening. Accelerating at the entry, or braking hard inside the curve, can harm the vehicle's grip and stability.

Topic: Safety. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).