Practice question

What effect does travelling too fast in a curve have on a vehicle?

  1. Decreases the vehicle's stability
  2. Increases the vehicle's traction
  3. Pushes the vehicle outwards from the center due to centrifugal force
  4. Has no effect on the vehicle's path

Answer: C — Pushes the vehicle outwards from the center due to centrifugal force

When a vehicle travels too fast in a curve, centrifugal force pulls the vehicle outwards from the center of the curve. This can cause the vehicle to lose control and potentially veer off the intended path. Option A is incorrect because increasing speed in a curve can actually make the vehicle less stable. Option B is incorrect because while traction is important in maintaining control, it is not the main issue in this scenario. Option D is incorrect because travelling at a high speed in a curve will have an effect on the vehicle's path due to the force of centrifugal force pulling it outwards.

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