Should You Brake When Turning?

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Braking is essential when turning. It is necessary to reduce speed and maintain a safe speed range during turns. If you don't have the habit of braking in advance, slamming on the brakes during a sharp turn can cause excessive centrifugal force, leading to the car flipping over and the driver being thrown off the road. Brake in Advance to Slow Down: Before entering a turn, you should brake in advance to slow down, ensuring the vehicle enters the turn at a lower, safer speed. If the road conditions are clear, you may not need to brake during the turn; simply maintain throttle to keep the drive wheels rotating and propel the vehicle out of the turn. Thanks to the grip provided by the drive wheels, the vehicle will significantly reduce the impact of body roll. Key Points to Note: Proper braking should be completed before entering the turn. Maintain a steady speed during the turn, and it's best not to shift into neutral. Since you've already slowed down before the turn, you can appropriately downshift and use a lower gear to navigate the turn. After exiting the turn, accelerate again. This method is not only useful for everyday driving but is also employed by professional race car drivers on tracks to maintain better control of the vehicle by slowing down at the end of straight sections.