Power … so, speed
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You turn the car's fuel into power by pressing the "gas" pedal, far right. The more you press, the faster the engine (or motor) turns. If it is connected to the wheels, they turn faster, so the car goes faster.
We should generally aim to travel near the speed limit if it’s safe. Using the "limit point" (LP) can help. It is the furthest continuous distance you can see in the road ahead. |
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When you approach a bend (or crest), the LP gets CLOSER. So go SLOWER, to be able to stop well before you reach it. (You don't know it's safe to go beyond it if you cannot see).
As you enter the bend, the LP will stop getting closer, instead keeping THE SAME DISTANCE from you. So keep the SAME SPEED.
Leaving the bend, the LP will MOVE AWAY from you. So now you can SPEED UP. The quicker it moves away, the gentler the bend is becoming.
As you enter the bend, the LP will stop getting closer, instead keeping THE SAME DISTANCE from you. So keep the SAME SPEED.
Leaving the bend, the LP will MOVE AWAY from you. So now you can SPEED UP. The quicker it moves away, the gentler the bend is becoming.