When should you slow down for a curve?

• A. After entering the curve
• B. While in the curve
• C. Before entering the curve
• D. At the apex of the curve

Answer: (C)

Control comes from adjusting speed before the curve so you can enter with a stable, manageable pace and maintain your chosen line through the turn. Slowing down before you reach the curve lets you set up the path, keep the tires loaded for traction, and avoid braking during the turn, which can upset balance and make steering feel heavy or unpredictable. If you brake or slow while you’re already in the curve, weight shifts unexpectedly and that makes it harder to hold the line, increasing the risk of skidding or running wide. As you pass the curved section, you should ride the speed you’ve entered with and apply smooth throttle and steering through the apex to maintain control.