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The limit-point:

You will get better at driving around bends as you practice country lane driving. Part of this process is learning to "read the bend": What you learn to do over time is to subconsciously assess the limit-point. By understanding this concept, you will learn to "read" bends much more quickly. The main things to consider are:

  • The distance between the beginning of the curve and the limit-point show you how tight the bend is.
  • The speed at which the limit-point moves away from you shows you how tight the bend is, and if the radius is changing
  • In the bend you should match your speed to the speed that the limit-point moves away from you.
  • Always be able to stop, on your side of the road, within the distance between you and the limit-point

 

The following photographs show what you should look at as you approach a bend, and how to assess the curvature and the limit-point:

 

 

If possible look across the bend to see if there is any other traffic approaching, especially large vehicles. Look for the limit-point - This is simply the furthest point that you can see, where the two sides of the road meet (photo above).

 

 

 

 

   

speed and control
limit point
assessing the bend
decreasing radius