Driving tip: Should you brake when cornering?

Some people argue that you shouldn't brake while cornering. I disagree with this view. What would happen if you were cornering and encountered an emergency ahead—a traffic jam, a landslide, stray animals, or an oncoming car or motorbike encroaching on your lane—if you didn't brake?

Often, you not only have to brake, but you have to brake to a complete stop right at the corner. If you're going too fast, you obviously can't brake to a complete stop – this is why I advise you to be careful when driving on mountain roads, maintaining a moderate speed so you can still control your speed and handle emergency situations. Before entering a corner, the driver should reduce speed, and when entering the corner, turn the steering wheel gently enough to steer around the curve.

Adjust the steering wheel according to your feel for the steering wheel and your cornering speed, avoiding excessive steering that can cause the rear of the car to sway. After the turn, gently and slowly straighten the steering wheel, avoiding abrupt straightening that can cause the rear of the car to sway. Absolutely do not release the steering wheel and let it turn on its own.

When entering a sharp, steep downhill curve: in addition to reducing throttle before entering the curve and shifting to a lower gear for engine braking, you should also release the accelerator pedal (do not press it down) while entering the curve. While cornering: Turn the steering wheel, let the car coast (if necessary, gently apply the brakes to further reduce speed), and as you approach the end of the curve, gently apply the accelerator and straighten the steering wheel.

Safe driving tips for mountain roads include: avoiding sudden and drastic changes in speed, and refraining from sudden braking, although emergency braking is still necessary. If you hear the tires screeching on the road surface while cornering, you're exceeding the safe speed limit. Remember to honk your horn before and during curves, especially if visibility is obstructed.

In any situation, the driver needs to remain calm and level-headed to quickly find a way out. The importance of driving technique is only fully realized when faced with danger. Having good basic skills is important, but mastering them is even more crucial. Simply having a theoretical understanding will leave you confused and unsure how to handle the situation when faced with danger.

Why don't we take our cars out on the road in our free time, imagine possible scenarios, and practice based on theory? I still see many drivers looking at the gear lever and dashboard when shifting gears. How can they develop the skills to handle emergency situations like that?

Many drivers on mountain roads often cut corners and brake suddenly when approaching a curve. How much time do they save by cutting corners, when they put themselves in a dangerous situation if a vehicle suddenly appears from the opposite direction, out of sight? Why not slow down from a distance before entering a curve to avoid losing control when having to brake suddenly at the corner?

Why not stay in your lane according to traffic laws to ensure your own safety and the safety of other road users?... There are many "why" questions, but the solution simply requires drivers to have sufficient technical skills and a strong awareness of traffic laws.

According to Zing.vn