Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

What is road camber?

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The anti-slip road surface used near some hazards

The way the road surface slopes to help drainage

The measure of the steepness of a hill

The measure of the sharpness of a bend

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The way the road surface slopes to help drainageThis was the right answer

Usually, a road is constructed with a camber: the road surface slopes to assist with drainage. Some bends have an 'adverse camber'. This is where the road slopes towards the outside of the bend. When going around a bend that has adverse camber, you need to take extra care. The forces acting on your vehicle could cause it to leave the road more easily than normal.

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Prepare and control a car safelyReviewed guidance summary · Road camber drains water and adverse camber can reduce the margin through a bend; vehicle control and speed remain the driver’s responsibility.

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