What is the method for steering in curves while driving?
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Driving in curves requires the following steering method: When turning the steering wheel, alternate your hands. As the steering wheel completes one full turn, the left hand should reach halfway, followed immediately by the right hand continuing the turn. The principle for taking curves is to enter slowly and exit quickly. Before entering the curve, maintain straight-line driving and apply the brakes to reduce speed. For sharper curves, further reduce your speed. Important considerations for turning include: 1. Navigate the curve swiftly to minimize centrifugal force, utilizing the full width of the road to take the curve in as straight a line as possible. 2. Before beginning the turn, position your car on the outside of the curve, then move toward the inside as you reach the midpoint. 3. After passing the apex of the curve, steer back to the outside of the curve to exit, following an outside-inside-outside path.
I've been driving for decades, and the key to steering in curves is smoothness and fluidity. Slow down before entering the curve, don't wait until you're turning to hit the brakes—that can easily lead to loss of control. When turning the wheel, hold it lightly at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, and rotate smoothly according to the curve's angle—no sudden jerks. Look ahead to the exit point of the curve in the distance, not at the front wheels. As you exit the curve, gradually straighten the wheel while gently pressing the accelerator to maintain momentum. On rainy days or slippery roads, be extra cautious—increase your braking distance and avoid sharp turns that could cause skidding. I still remember a time on a mountain road when I took a turn too fast and nearly spun out—since then, I've been especially mindful of judging speed and visibility before entering a curve. Safety first. In everyday city driving, pay attention to road signs and speed limits, and absolutely avoid touching your phone while turning—it's a major distraction.
