First of all, you need to turn on the turn signal in order to attract the attention of drivers with your intention to turn. Slow down to 20 km/h immediately before the turn (speed may be higher depending on the steepness of the turn). Without a certain need, you should not slow down harder. You should not make a sharp 90-degree turn at high speed, as there is a chance that you will not have time to turn the steering wheel, and as a result, you will not be able to control the steering: you can drive into the oncoming lane, get into head-on collision, or just drive onto the sidewalk.

After slowing down before turning, turn on downshift(2nd or 3rd depending on the selected speed mode). Switching should be done briefly to return the right hand to the steering wheel before entering the turn. Avoid entering a turn with the clutch depressed - the car becomes less stable.

Before turning, look at the mirrors, around - suddenly someone needs to give way. At the same time, do not forget to simultaneously turn the steering wheel in the desired direction. For example, turning to the right - assess the situation by turning your head to the left and again to the right - and so on up to five times, until you are sure that you can maneuver. Remember, you can move only if you look in the direction of movement - where I look there and go! Leaving the turn, carefully add gas. Of course, if someone is driving slowly ahead, or even stopped with the desire to let someone pass, you don’t need to step on the gas. Let him pick up speed first, otherwise you can “catch up”.

Start braking at about 60 meters.
The turn to the right is made at a distance of one meter from the side to the curb. You also need to start steering to the right somewhere a meter before the turn - you need to direct the body of the car in the direction of the turn (look to the right, turn the steering wheel 55-65 degrees to the right, then look to the left, let the cars pass. Even if you stand up, the wheels should be already turned right). If you start turning late, you can go to the middle of the road. If you turn the steering wheel a little, you will get into someone else's left lane or you will hit the curb with your rear wheel. So you need to twist faster, stronger.
To turn left, you need to drive in the middle of the leftmost lane. Then you visually divide the intersection in half (relative to the road adjacent to the left), and you begin to make a maneuver only after you pass the first half of the intersection. Regardless of whether the turn is at an intersection or at a bend in the road, it should also be done - drove through the middle of the adjoining road, made a maneuver.

After making a turn, turn off the turn signal if the indicator itself has not turned off. When the turn signal is on, a characteristic “ticking” of the relay is heard, this can also be seen on the panel.

Questions about passing a right turn

Why is it necessary to shift the body of the car in the direction of the turn, that is, start steering a little earlier than the turn?

In order to indicate to other drivers your intention to turn right. You can never be completely sure that the bulb on your rear turn signal has not burned out. It may also be that due to dirt, in the daytime, it will give weak light invisible to the driver behind. How then does he know that you are going to turn?

If you turn the car to the right on a secondary road (you have to give way to cross traffic), then it is better when your wheels are already looking in the direction where the maneuver will be made. Then, at the moment when you need to take your place in the car stream, you will have to turn the steering wheel much less. In addition, you will simply make a turn much smoother, more beautiful, more confident, without sharp trajectories of movement.

If you do not move the body, then you have to look to the left (who is driving, no), then to the right (where to go? Are there pedestrians, etc.). You will have to turn your head, but not left-right, but left-straight.

Why is it desirable to turn exactly at a distance of a meter from the right curb?

The simplest situation: I started to turn closer, the front wheels went through normally, of course, but rear wheels hit the corner of the curb. This is at best. And at worst: the curb turned out to be high, and you hushed up the entire right one.
If you decide to turn from the curb in 2-2.5 meters, then an impressive gap is formed between the right barrel and the curb. A crazy cyclist or motorcyclist can try to slip through this hole. If, in addition, we take into account the situation with the burned-out light bulb, then it may turn out that you squeeze the unfortunate reckless driver in the slot, gradually pressing him more and more to the curb. Here he will have only two exits: either into your car (!), Or onto the sidewalk. And it's not a fact that he won't choose your car. And if the gap is minimal, the instinct of self-preservation will play, and it is unlikely that he will turn up.

Everything in our life is relative. In the end, no one measures with a ruler, and the base of each car is different, the distance from the right side to the curb also depends on the trajectory of entering the turn.
When making a right turn at the exit from a secondary road to the main one, you are obliged to give way only to cross-moving vehicles traveling from left to right. So if you look left, you turn right.
At the intersection, where the intersecting roads are equivalent (there is no sign of the main, secondary), you should not give way to anyone when turning right, because. you are a hindrance on the right.

Left turn

When making a left turn at an unregulated intersection, the driver must give way to everyone, namely:

1. A car coming towards you from the right side (interference on the right);
2. A car driving in the opposite lane;
3. A car that wants to turn where you need it, but making a maneuver from the oncoming lane - you will follow it;

In the first case, you should give way before entering the intersection, in the rest you need to go to the center of the intersection, and then give way to the newly formed obstacle on the right.
If the car moves towards you and performs a turn similar to you, you must part with it from the starboard side to its starboard side. However, in practice this is not always the case.
A left turn is made from the leftmost lane. Do not forget that it is always necessary to change lanes in the lane you need smoothly, not forgetting about the possibility of cars getting into a blind zone.

Turning is one of the most difficult elements of driving. If a dry road surface can still forgive the driver for some mistakes, then a wet road after rain or slippery from ice will send the unlucky driver into the nearest ditch. Most often this happens when the driver notices the turn at the very last moment.

One sharp turn of the steering wheel in such a situation may be enough for the car to begin to “plow”. In such a situation, the car with the wheels turned out goes straight out. Inexperienced drivers in such a situation can still turn the steering wheel in the wrong direction, which will aggravate the situation ...

It may turn out differently. For example, the car will first slide for a long time, the steering wheel will be turned out, and at some point the slip will stop. However, immediately after that, the unforeseen happens - the wheels will regain traction too quickly and the same thing will happen as with hard braking. There may be a skid at the end rear axle and a sharp turn of the car.

Turn

For fast cornering, the front wheels should be pressed against the ground for maximum traction. This is especially important for machines with full or. To do this, you need to control not only the steering wheel, but also the pedals. First of all, you should do this in winter. The secret is that when one or another axle is loaded, additional pressure appears in the contact patch of the wheels. As a result, the car is better controlled.

When entering the port, do not forget to release the gas. Also, one should not forget that the more slippery the surface, the smoother the maneuver should be. It is best to use the “stingy steering” technique, without intercepting the steering wheel with your hands. Twisting the steering wheel is fraught with loss of the optimal angle of rotation of the wheels and breaking the clutch.

Exiting a turn

The pros don't think about getting into a corner quickly, but about getting out of it quickly. In order to achieve optimal results, you should divide the turn into two parts - steep and gentle. The main part of the turn should be made on the first of the designated sections. By the middle of the turn, the car should already be correctly oriented and aimed straight ahead. The driver's eyes should look at this moment where he wants to go.

In addition to all of the above, do not forget that when you release the gas, the car always goes along a smaller radius and thereby draws a more round lane. If you add gas, then the car, on the contrary, will begin to straighten the trajectory of movement. Also, do not forget about the need to keep a distance from the vehicle in front.

In the past articles of our cycle, we have considered many issues related to the movement of a car in corners - these are the forces acting on the wheels, and steering methods, and the need for smooth movement. Now we summarize all this knowledge and consider in detail the actions of the driver when cornering.

Basic taxiing methods

We examined in detail the technique of hand movements and identified two main methods of taxiing - simple and high-speed. V real life you need an easy way in 90% of cases, because always in motion, except in cases of skidding slippery road, it is required to turn the steering wheel slowly and at small angles.

It is extremely important to skillfully operate the steering wheel when cornering, because. this is the lion's share of success. We know the technique of the simple method of taxiing, but its timely application is equally important. steering wheel in a simple way implies that the driver's hands never leave the steering wheel rim, sliding over it in sequence.

No matter how hard the driver tries, if in the very turn he turns wheel with one hand (while slipping the other hand), the movements are stepped. In addition, one hand, due to the increased load, is able to feel much less reaction on the steering wheel (that is, what happens to the front wheels) than two hands. Therefore, it is desirable to act in such a way that in the middle of the turn there is no need to turn the steering wheel, but you can simply hold it with both hands.

To do this, in advance, at the entrance to the turn, grab the steering wheel in such a way as to carry out the entire maneuver with both hands. This method is called precapture.

The sequence of actions of the driver on the example of turning right

1. Moving in a straight line, you hold the steering wheel with both hands, which are located symmetrically.
2. Approaching the turn, you pick up the steering wheel in advance for convenient maneuvering. In this case, you can raise your right hand higher on the steering wheel rim, and place your left hand lower. As a result, you are prepared before the turn and turn the steering wheel with both hands, while in the turn your hands are in the most comfortable positions - on opposite sides steering wheel, each in its own sector.
3. Accordingly, at the peak of the turn, when the efforts on the steering wheel are maximum, it is easy for the driver to hold the steering wheel with both hands, he subtly feels the reaction from the wheels and can accurately dose the efforts.
4. The start of the return of the steering wheel also occurs with two hands.

Thus, the phase when the hands slip on the steering wheel can be considered preparatory, and when it is necessary to withstand the greatest effort, two hands work simultaneously. If the turn is very tight and significant rudder is required, this can be done with 2-3 pre-grip.

Smart steering in corners

There is also a second major argument in favor of the proposed steering tactics in corners. You already know that as the steering angle increases, the lateral forces acting on the car increase. It is very important to develop a way of cornering in which the driver turns the steering wheel to the maximum required angle at the very beginning.

At the same time, from the very beginning, the driver causes maximum lateral forces and, if he suddenly realizes that he has gone too far - the car starts to slide, not fitting into the turn - this happens at the very beginning of the maneuver, i.e. when there is still enough space and time to correct the situation.

As a result, the driver has opportunities for counter-emergency actions. If, when driving a turn, the driver gradually turns the steering wheel more and more, then he runs the risk of crossing the line of adhesion of the wheels to the road in the middle or at the exit of the turn - then the car immediately finds itself in the oncoming lane or roadside and there is no time to correct the situation.

Thus, it is important that when approaching a turn, you turn the steering wheel to the desired angle from the very beginning, steer the car in the desired arc, and hold the steering wheel stationary in the middle of the turn, followed by a smooth return at the exit. You call for maximum lateral forces right from the start, make sure everything is in order and the car “holds” the road well, and you drive through the corner reliably and quickly along an arc of the same radius. The pre-capture method will allow you to:

• grab the steering wheel more comfortably by turning it with both hands;
• subtly feel the reliability of the adhesion of the wheels to the road;
• easy to hold it in the middle of the turn, when the loads are maximum;
• smoothly return the steering wheel at the exit of the turn.

One of the most common mistakes

Many drivers like to release the steering wheel at the exit of a turn for its spontaneous return. This is extremely dangerous. The design of the steering is such that the steering wheel tends to return back. But this is not done to facilitate the work of the driver, but so that he feels the feedback from the wheels.

The steering wheel spontaneously never returns to such an angle and at such a speed that the driver needs, its spontaneous movement always introduces instability into the behavior of the car. Therefore, whether the steering wheel resists or helps, the driver constantly keeps his hands in good shape, restrains the steering wheel and rotates it independently at the speed that he needs in this situation.

The harsh lateral accelerations that occur when the steering wheel returns abruptly can easily lead to a skid on a slippery road or on high speed. And in general, the driver should get used to the idea that without him nothing happens in the car, nothing moves.

The most important skills of a competent driver

What else is needed for reliable and optimal cornering is a look ahead. Looking ahead to your future path. The requirement from the very beginning to put the car on the required arc in the turn can only be met if the turn is estimated in advance by the driver.

Someone begins to operate the steering wheel only when the roadway has gone to the side (this may be too late) or the steering wheel is returned when a straight line appears in front of the car (sharp return).

When approaching a turn, you should look not at its beginning, and not even at the middle, but at its end. Only then the driver sees the whole situation as a whole, he sees his future path, understands what he needs to prepare for, sees the goal and can act calmly, in advance and smoothly. If you look at the middle of the turn, then your path to it will be smooth and reliable. But then the second half will open and you may be faced with the need for a sharp change in direction at the exit, and this, as already mentioned, is fraught with trouble.

Therefore, look from the very beginning at the exit of the turn - then you can go through the turn in one optimal movement. You will be able to evaluate the turn, its steepness in advance, choose the optimal trajectory, understand how much you need to pick up the steering wheel for the necessary turn.

We will talk about choosing a trajectory in a turn in the next article, but for now, get used to looking at turns in advance and driving them not by “hitting the hood on the road”, but along a certain curve that you have previously determined for yourself. The exit from the turn is the same full-fledged turn, only in the other direction - you should also prepare for it and start actions in advance.

It follows from the above that if the turn is "closed", i.e. there is no way to view it to the end in advance, start moving along it at a deliberately low speed. Thus, you retain the ability to make changes if the need arises. You can quickly and confidently go through a turn only if it is completely open for you.

Conclusion

So, let's collect all the known information and summarize the actions of the driver when passing the turn. When approaching a turn, the driver:

• looks it over in advance;
• reduces the speed to the required level and includes the necessary gear;
• picks up the steering wheel more comfortably (note that all this happens on a straight line before the turn);
• turns the steering wheel to the required angle, directing the car along the desired trajectory;
• travels through a curve in an arc of constant radius at a constant speed.

At the exit of the turn, as the steering wheel returns, and, accordingly, the side forces decrease, the driver can add gas, accelerating smoothly. It is in this style that you can drive through turns quickly and, most importantly, reliably and safely.

Quite often, novice drivers wonder how to properly enter a turn on mechanics and automatic transmissions. In fact, this is not such a simple matter as it seems. Passing even a simple turn under certain conditions and errors on the part of the driver can be quite dangerous. In this regard, it is necessary to study in detail all the nuances of driving, it is also desirable to work out all the knowledge gained. Driving requires clear skills, this will allow, without hesitation, to perform all the actions that will be required to maintain a stable position of the car on the road.

Techniques

How to enter the turn on the mechanics and automatic transmission? To understand this issue, you need to understand the features of cornering. Usually this maneuver is divided into 4 parts:

• Approaching a turn. Here you should gradually slow down to the most optimal speed for cornering;
• Entrance;
• Passing, pay attention to the need to control the direction of movement;
• Exit the turn. Accompanied by the return of the steering wheel to a straight position, work with gas may vary on different types drive.

For the most accurate cornering, you should correctly work out all the required elements of driving. Perhaps the most important factor is right choice speed. Most accidents are due to wrong choice speed.

Also important is the work with the pedals in the turn. You should not touch the brake and clutch, starting from the moment you enter the turn. Disconnecting the engine from the transmission, as well as braking, can affect the stability of the car. Gas should also be very carefully. In theory, it should be run at a stable speed. But, on front-wheel drive cars, at the very end of the turn, they slightly add speed. This allows you to quickly restore rectilinear motion. In rear wheel drive, too much pedaling will risk skidding and loss of control.

Features of turns with different transmissions

To begin with, let's look at the features of cornering on the mechanics. This type of transmission is a bit more difficult to learn. After the driver gets used to it, there will be no particular difficulties, but in the beginning it will be a little more difficult. So, let's analyze the stages of cornering on this type of transmission:

• As we have already understood, the passage of a turn begins with preparation, or rather, with a slowdown. Mechanically, this can be done in three ways. Simply by slowing down, braking by pressing the brake, apply engine braking. If everything is clear with the first 2 points, then it makes sense to analyze the last one in more detail. In fact, engine braking means shifting to a lower gear, which leads to a decrease in speed. It is used when the road is rather slippery, in such conditions the use brake system will lead to loss of control;
• The entrance to the turn on the mechanics must be carried out at a constant thrust. This will prevent you from losing control of the vehicle;
• The passage must be accompanied by the control of all parameters. The speed should remain stable, in extreme cases, decrease slightly;
• The exit from the turn will depend on the type of drive. Rear-wheel drive is more sensitive to working with gas. If you start to increase the speed at this point, you can get a skid inside the turn. On the front wheel drive on the contrary, it is recommended to slightly increase the speed to stabilize the trajectory.

In general terms, driving automatic transmission practically no different from the mechanics. There is only one difference here. Impossibility of engine braking. Therefore, when driving in winter, it is recommended to keep a low speed so that you do not have to brake hard, which will lead to handling problems. Perhaps the inability to use engine braking is the biggest disadvantage of such a transmission.

Common Mistakes

The most common mistake, which can end badly, is speeding when cornering. Too much speed leads to loss of control, the car begins to throw, and as a result it throws out of the road. On a slippery road, the car may simply refuse to turn, and fly straight into the bushes on the side of the road. To avoid this, it is better to play it safe and slow down to a minimum than to have an accident. It’s not for nothing that bikers have a saying “if you can drive at a certain speed, then it’s better to drive 2 times slower.”

Another common mistake is an attempt to play with the pedals and shifter right in the corner. If you squeeze the clutch, then the relationship between the engine and the wheels is broken, this leads to a decrease in the controllability of the machine. Under cornering conditions, this can lead to complete uncontrollability. Pressing the brake pedal in a car with automatic transmission works in the same way, only in this case there is also a risk of skidding. Any impact on the brake pedal with the wheels inverted can cause the rear axle to skid.

Sometimes, beginners make mistakes when working with the steering wheel. Don't enter the corner at too steep an angle, unless of course that's the only way to fit into the turn. Best Option entry into a turn is a smooth turning of the steering wheel. When turning the right hand on the steering wheel should be at 8 and 12 o'clock. If we turn left, then 4 and 12. This will allow you to control the steering wheel with maximum efficiency. Don't do it sudden movements, the turn should be entered in a gentle arc. It is forbidden to cling to the oncoming lane. If oncoming traffic appears there, it will be very difficult to avoid a collision. It is also not recommended to drive a turn on the side of the road, especially at high speed. It's all about the different coefficient of adhesion to the road, if this indicator is reduced for one wheel, then there is a possibility of losing control over the car.

Conclusion. Hundreds of young drivers take to the roads every year. Unfortunately, training in driving schools is far from ideal. Therefore, newcomers have many questions. One of them is how to properly enter the turn on the mechanics and automatic transmission. In fact, there is not much difference in cornering here. But, there are some differences in the process of driving a car, which, in principle, can affect cornering. It is desirable for the driver to know all these nuances.