What should be paid attention to when driving through steep slope turns?

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AlexandraDella
07/30/25 12:52am
When driving through steep slope turns, you should slow down before turning, drive on the right side, and honk to alert others. Control speed and honk frequently: During daily driving, when the road conditions are particularly unclear, you should control your speed, honk frequently, and always choose a location with a solid roadbed and wider road surface to proceed. If the view is clear when turning and there are no obstacles, adopt a "cutting the corner" approach to reduce the amount of steering wheel rotation, thereby minimizing centrifugal force. Slow down, look, and then proceed: Slow down within 50-100 meters before turning, use turn signals to indicate the direction of travel, and pay close attention to the inside of the turn, being cautious of pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles running parallel to the roadside and unclear about the direction of the car, who may compete for the right of way.
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