When cornering, the fundamental principle is the correct choice of speed. This choice stems from carefully examining and considering the following factors when approaching a turn:
- turning radius;
- the nature and condition of the road surface;
- roadway profile (ascents, descents);
- the width of the carriageway;
- road visibility;
- the presence and nature of the cargo being transported;
- driver experience;
- state and model of your «dozens».
When a vehicle moves around a curve, it is subjected to a centrifugal force that is directly proportional to the square of the speed and inversely proportional to the radius of the turn. It is directed from the center and tries to throw the vehicle off the road.
The sequence of your actions when turning left on the curves of the roads should be the same as in Fig. 10:
- 1 - before entering the turn, direct the car to the right side of the lane, slow down, and if there is not enough power reserve, shift to a lower gear. Choose the trajectory of your car so that its radius is greater than the turning radius of the road. Reduce centrifugal force;
- 2 - moderately increase the fuel supply, the car enters the turn before the steering wheel begins to turn. Once again evaluate the situation through the rear-view mirrors and the situation ahead;
- 3 - start turning the steering wheel smoothly, but clearly; do not reduce the pressure on the gas pedal, the car goes «into tightness», to maintain traction and compensate for lateral inertia. Sharp steering wheel rotation may cause the vehicle to continue to move in a straight line with the front wheels slipping or to turn with a delay;
- 4 - then gradually turn the steering wheel to the right to its original position, allowing the car to move to the right side of the lane, and significantly increase the fuel supply;
- 5 - the car exits the turn and goes into a straight line.
The sequence of your actions when turning right on the curves of the roads should be the same as in Fig. eleven:
- 1 - before the start of the turn curve, direct the car to the left side of the lane, brake and, if the power reserve is insufficient, shift to a lower gear;
- 2 - then, being on a straight section, moderately begin to increase the fuel supply before turning the steering wheel;
- 3 - then smoothly turn the steering wheel to the right, without reducing the pressure on the gas pedal. Make the trajectory of your car along such a curve, the turning radius of which is greater than the turning radius of the road;
- 4 - gradually turn the steering wheel to the left and significantly increase the fuel supply. Never move the car too much to the left, and even more so, do not drive into oncoming traffic - this is always dangerous.
When entering a straight section, return the steering wheel to the neutral position. Assess the situation: there may be obstacles on the turn and behind it, the appearance of pedestrians around the turn, which you did not see, since the view is limited when turning right.