Should You Avoid Braking While Turning?

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No, you should not. This causes the left and right wheels to rotate at different speeds during a turn, leading to uneven wear on the brake pads. As a result, the vehicle may experience unbalanced braking force during normal braking, increasing the risk of veering off course. Additionally, turns often have limited visibility, meaning the driver may not fully understand the road conditions ahead before entering the turn. Braking at high speed while turning significantly raises the danger level, so it's best to avoid braking after entering the turn. Correct Approach for Turning: Proper braking should be completed before entering the turn. Maintain a steady speed while navigating the curve, and avoid shifting into neutral. Since you've already reduced speed before the turn, it's advisable to downshift appropriately and use a lower gear to complete the turn. Accelerate only after exiting the turn. Hazards of Braking Before a Turn: If you only slightly reduce speed before the turn and perform most of the braking during the turn, it will cause the left and right wheels to rotate at different speeds, leading to uneven brake pad wear. This imbalance in braking force can cause the vehicle to veer off course during normal braking.