Accelarating at the exit of a curve

1 Example

When you are driving on a snow-covered road, you suddenly accelerate, and the rear end of the vehicle slips. You try to straighten the wheels but the vehicle can not return to the normal position.

2 What did you do wrong?

• You accelerated whilst coming out of the curve.
• The rear end of the car slipped because you accelerated.
• You were relying too heavily on your steering and so the car was unbalanced.

3 How to avoid accidents

• Be sure to slow down sufficiently before a curve.
• Never steer, brake or accelerate suddenly.
• If the rear end of the car is slipping, or side-slipping, ease up on the accelerator immediately.
• Do not accelerate when you exit the curve, when you do accelerate, do so gradually.
• Be aware that the back of a vehicle may be shaken or slip on snowy, frozen and rough roads.