Every driver should be able to do this. However, it’s worth refreshing your knowledge - 7 simple tips

For many drivers, cornering technique is a huge problem. The expert advises how to optimize the trajectory in an efficient and safe way.

Riding winding roads is both fun and challenging. This is where drivers can test their driving skills. Unfortunately, very often the inertia caused by weight shifting while driving makes turns difficult for drivers.

“Driving a vehicle that provides the best traction, stability and maximum performance will help us move more confidently on this type of road. – says Angel Suarez, Vehicle Physics Manager at SEAT SA – It is also worth practicing your cornering skills in a safe environment to gain experience that will come in handy in situations that require fast and accurate driving.

Here are a few simple rules that will help you draw corners effectively.

1. Familiarize yourself with the itinerary before you hit the road

A good driver is characterized by the ability to predict events on the road, and knowledge of the route traveled will allow him to be proactive. Therefore, for efficient driving, it is necessary to study the route map in advance, for example, a mountain route.

2. Take care of the stability of the car

If you need to brake or change gear, do so before entering a corner. Hard braking on a tight curve can cause you to lose traction, even if your vehicle is equipped with ABS.

– Best stability is achieved when the vehicle's wheels are straight and the center of gravity is lower Suarez explains.

3. Adapt your driving style to the road conditions

Speed ​​and braking must be adapted to the prevailing road conditions. You cannot make a turn in the same way on a sunny day or at night. It is also impossible in a rainy or foggy aura, or on an icy surface.

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4. Stay in your lane

The course of the turn should follow as smooth a curve as possible while maintaining its own lane. In the first phase of the maneuver, it is correct to be as close as possible to the outer edge of the turn in order to get the widest possible field of view. As the vehicle enters the turn, choose your path so that you are on the inside edge, passing the center of the turn while staying in your lane.

– Side roads are usually narrow. Lane Departure Warning is very useful when using these roads. - sums up the expert.

5. steer the wheel

Hands should always be correctly positioned on the steering wheel, optimally left at 10:00 and right at 14:00. This is especially important when making a turn, otherwise it will be difficult to improve the trajectory of the movement.

- The main thing is to turn the steering wheel gradually, without sudden movements, while maintaining a constant speed. In sport mode, stiffer suspension and steering provide more safety. Suarez says.

6. Acceleration when exiting a turn

After a corner, when the wheels are straight, acceleration helps the driver exit the corner with maximum stability and prepare for the next manoeuvre.

“Here, as in all other sections of the curve, a smooth ride is the main prerequisite. Now all we have to do is enjoy the ride and the views. Inspires Suarez.

7. Obey road signs

They not only indicate the direction of the next turn, but also determine the limit, thanks to which the driver can adjust the speed to the prevailing road conditions.

For those who feel insecure when turning in difficult weather conditions, safe driving courses may be helpful. For those drivers who love winding roads and feel confident on them, we recommend 3 scenic routes in Poland:

• Droga Stu Zakrętów is a section connecting Radków and Kudowa-Zdrój (part of the provincial road 387), a real pleasure for those who like bends and beautiful views.
• Polish Nurburgring - the track from Stara Wies near Limanova to Zalesie is included in the European Mountain Racing Championship. Has 33 turns.
• Masurian arches – the unusual route Olsztynek – Pisz, connecting Warmia and Mazury, is known to drivers for its long and fast arcs.

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