Question 1812
If you enter a left-hand curve at a speed above the legal limit, can centrifugal force affect the vehicle's path?
- No, centrifugal force does not affect the vehicle's path.
- Yes, it will move toward the left side of the roadway.
- Yes, it will move toward the right side of the roadway.
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Yes, it will move toward the right side of the roadway.
Centrifugal force tends to push the vehicle toward the outside of a curve, which is to the right on a left-hand curve. If the speed is excessive, traction may not be enough to maintain the path of travel.