Question 947 in the bank

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

A two-lane road winding through desert hills, with a broken centre line, a guardrail and black-and-white chevron signs at the bend.
  1. Accelerate at the entry to the curve, and slow down within it and when coming out of it.
  2. Correct answer: Slow down and keep to the right of the road, due to the limited field of vision.
  3. Turn in a small radius and adjust your speed.
  4. Turn in a bigger radius to maintain reasonable speed.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Slow down and keep to the right of the road, due to the limited field of vision.

On a sharp mountain curve your view ahead is limited, so you cannot see oncoming vehicles or obstacles beyond the bend. You should slow down before entering the curve and keep to the right of the road, leaving room for traffic coming the other way. Speeding up at the entry or widening your turning radius can push you into the opposite lane.

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