When approaching a bend, how should you manage your speed to maintain safety and vehicle control?

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To negotiate a bend safely, you must apply the fundamental rule of 'slow in, fast out'. The correct action is to reduce speed before entering the bend. This should be done by releasing the accelerator and, if necessary, braking and downshifting to a lower gear before turning the steering wheel. Analysis of errors: Braking once inside the bend: This is dangerous because, combined with centrifugal force, it can destabilize the vehicle, transfer weight abruptly to the front axle, and cause skidding or loss of control (understeer or oversteer). Accelerating just before: This would cause you to enter at excessive speed, making it impossible to follow the correct trajectory.

When approaching a bend, how should you manage your speed to maintain safety and vehicle control?

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