Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

Which of the following does the text recommend as necessary for safely navigating curves?

[Multiple choice · Easy]

Answer: C: Brake early on the straight section before entering the curve and slow down sufficiently

Explanation

Section "2. Natural Forces Acting on Vehicles (2) Centrifugal Force" clearly states: "To safely navigate curves, it is necessary to brake early on the straight section before entering the curve and slow down sufficiently." Reducing speed before entering the curve is essential.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 5: Human capability and driving

Hikari
Hikari
I should brake hard once I'm in the curve to control it, right?
Misaki
Misaki
No—brake *early* on the straight before the curve and slow down enough. Braking inside the curve is dangerous.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh! So I need to be slow before I even enter?
Misaki
Misaki
Correct. Straight section is for braking; the curve itself is just for steering.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第5節 安全運転に必要な知識など) · 2 自動車に働く自然の力 (2) 遠心力 - 安全にカーブを回るためには、カーブに入る前の直線部分で早目にブレーキを掛け、十分速度を落としておく必要があります。

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