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You are driving in the wet in a car with trailer on a narrow rural road and are approaching a clearly visible but tight left-hand bend. What should you do?
I reduce my speed before the bend
I remain in the centre of the lane and only accelerate again once I am back on the straight
I only brake once I have reached the apex of the bend
Here is Our AI Assistant's Explanation
You answered correctly. When driving with a trailer on a narrow rural road in wet conditions, it is important to reduce your speed before entering a tight bend in order to maintain control, especially because braking during the curve can lead to skidding or trailer instability. Staying in the center of your lane and only accelerating again once you are out of the bend helps you remain stable and prevents losing grip on the slippery surface. Braking only inside the curve or at the apex is dangerous, as it increases the risk of sliding, especially with a trailer. Always slow down before bends and wait until the road straightens to accelerate again, particularly in wet weather and with a trailer.