North Carolina DMV Practice Test

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When rounding a curve, a car tends to do what?

Stay in the center of the lane
Move to the outside of the curve
Accelerate significantly
Decelerate immediately

The correct answer is: Move to the outside of the curve

When a car rounds a curve, it tends to move to the outside of the curve due to the effects of centrifugal force. As the vehicle navigates the turn, this force pushes it outward, away from the center of the curve. This is a natural behavior of vehicles when cornering; the greater the speed or sharper the turn, the more pronounced this outward movement can become. Maintaining control while rounding a curve is essential for safe driving. Drivers are advised to reduce their speed and steer properly to counteract this tendency. This means that if a driver does not adjust their speed or steering input adequately, the car may drift toward the outer edge of the curve, which can lead to loss of control or even an accident. In contrast, staying in the center of the lane requires active input from the driver to counteract the car's natural tendency to move outward. Accelerating significantly is inappropriate for curves, and paying attention to speed control is vital. Decelerating may be necessary in some cases, but it does not directly address the car's tendency to move outward while rounding a curve. Therefore, understanding the influence of centrifugal force while turning is critical for safe driving practices.