Question 5037
When taking a curve, you notice that your vehicle is not turning as much as it should because the front tires have lost some grip; what is the first thing you must do?
- Press the brake pedal hard and correct the path of travel.
- Increase the steering angle to get more grip.
- Release the accelerator pedal and do not touch the brake pedal, to get more grip and take the curve.
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Correct answer: Release the accelerator pedal and do not touch the brake pedal, to get more grip and take the curve.
If the car turns less through a curve than your steering input calls for, take your foot off the accelerator and do not brake. Weight shifts forward, pressing the front wheels down more and helping them regain grip. Turning the steering wheel farther or braking hard makes the sliding worse.