Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

You're driving a vehicle that has automatic transmission. How are you advised to negotiate corners safely?

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Select the appropriate gear for the speed required and lock it in that position

Slow down before the corner and then accelerate gently as you turn

Use the kick-down facility to select a lower gear

Brake gently while driving round the corner

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Slow down before the corner and then accelerate gently as you turnThis was the right answer

Automatic transmission sometimes changes up as you approach a bend, due to reduced pressure on the accelerator. To avoid this, slow down before you reach the bend, then accelerate gently as you turn.

Reviewed reading for this question

Prepare and control a car safelyReviewed guidance summary · Reduce speed before a bend and use smooth acceleration only as the view and available grip permit; automatic selector behaviour remains vehicle-specific.

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