What should you do if you approach a curve too fast?

• A. Slow before the curve, avoid braking hard in the curve, and accelerate gradually on the exit.
• B. Brake hard inside the curve to reduce speed.
• C. Maintain your speed and take the curve wide to avoid it.
• D. Speed up to clear the curve quickly.

Answer: (A)

When you approach a curve too fast, the safest move is to slow down before you enter the curve. Braking in a curve reduces traction and can cause you to lose control, so you want to shed speed in a straight line beforehand. Once you’re in the curve and past the apex, gradually ease onto the accelerator to help the car straighten up and exit smoothly. This keeps weight balanced, preserves tire grip, and gives you better control as you move through the turn. The other choices push either braking inside the curve or maintaining or increasing speed through the curve, which can lead to skidding or an oversteer/understeer situation.