DONE - ★ Going through a CURVE -Traffic School, Drivers Ed, Defensive Driving Test Answers

Stay ______ when going through a curve?
A.) on the left center of your lane
B.) on the right side of your lane
C.) on the crown
D.) on the left side of your lane

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on the right side of your lane

The speed posted on a sign that warns you of a curve ahead __________.
A.) is faster than the speed limit
B.) is a speed you can exceed if you feel comfortable doing so
C.) is the safe speed to travel in ideal conditions
D.) is a speed advised for bicycles only

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is the safe speed to travel in ideal conditions

Stay on the right side of your lane when __________.
A.) you reach a railroad crossing
B.) you reach a stop sign
C.) you are going through a curve
D.) you are making a left turn

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you are going through a curve

When a vehicle loses traction in a curve and has a rear wheel skid, it is called:
A.) A braking skid
B.) A cornering skid
C.) Power steer
D.) Understeer

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A cornering skid

Curves on open highways:
A.) Always bank left
B.) Are dependably cleared once a year of vegetation that obscures visibility
C.) Require that you pull to the side and monitor traffic before proceeding
D.) Should be approached with caution
E.) Are good places to test your vehicle’s suspension

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Should be approached with caution

To safely drive around a curve you should?
A.) Speed up as you enter a curve and slow down as the road straightens.
B.) Slow as you enter, speed up as the road straightens.
C.) Maintain speed.
D.) Slam on the brakes.

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Slow as you enter, speed up as the road straightens.

A "Left Curve" sign means slow your speed and keep well to the right.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

According to Florida Statute 316.183, it is legal to drive a motor vehicle at such a slow rate that it impedes the flow of traffic.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

According to F.S. 316.183 it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle at such a slow rate that it impedes the flow of traffic.,
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

According to F.S. 316.183 it is not necessary to reduce your speed on the crest of a hill or going around a curve.,
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

A vehicle driven into a curve tends to:
A.) Go in a straight line.
B.) store energy in motion.
C.) increase speed.
D.) increase traction.

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Go in a straight line.

For safety concerning a curve, you should
A.) decelerate before the curve.
B.) accelerate while driving up the curve.
C.) shift to a higher gear.
D.) adjust your speed to the current road conditions.

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decelerate before the curve.

Explanation: Following are rules for safely cornering a curve given the effects of centrifugal and centripetal forces on driving: decelerate before the curve; brake gently and gradually if braking is needed while turning; downshift if your car has manual transmission.