When driving on a curve, at what point can you accelerate?

• A. After you exit the curve
• B. At the apex of the curve
• C. At the beginning of the curve
• D. While you are still in the curve

Answer: (B)

Controlling speed through a turn is about matching traction to the path you’re taking. The apex is the moment you’re halfway through the curve and starting to straighten toward the exit. At this point the car is transitioning from turning to traveling straight, and you’ve got the best balance to start adding throttle. Accelerating here helps push the car onto the exit with momentum rather than fighting the turn or losing grip. If you accelerate too early, you risk pushing wide or losing traction; if you wait until you’re already straight, you’ve missed the opportunity to carry speed through the curve. So, accelerating at the apex lets you smoothly transition from turning to exiting the curve.