# MenkyoQuest — Question ch4_q050

Chapter: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct
Section: 第５節 安全運転に必要な知識など
Type: Multiple choice
Difficulty: easy

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

## Options
A. Brake thoroughly after entering the curve
B. Alternate between braking and accelerating within the curve
C. Brake early on the straight section before entering the curve and slow down sufficiently
D. Increase speed in the curve to counter centrifugal force

## Correct 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 curriculum
Stage 2 – Topic 5: Human capability and driving

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
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。

## Tags
カーブ, 遠心力, ブレーキ, 減速, 安全運転

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Source basis: National Police Agency's official Rules of the Road manual (Public Domain under Article 13 §2 of Japan's Copyright Act).
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