You are driving at the speed of 90 km/h. What starting position will ensure optimal trajectory on the bend?
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Correct answer
C. By the right edge of the road.
Explanation
The road turns left, and the roadway on the left side is separated by a line. At 90 km/h, the best starting position for a left-hand bend is driving by the right-hand edge of the roadway - answer C. From there you take the curve with the largest radius and most gently, and you change direction smoothly, without a sudden movement of the steering wheel.
Answer A is ruled out, because moving onto the part of the roadway for oncoming traffic is dangerous, and the driver must keep to right-hand traffic. Answer B, that is, a position by the centre line of the roadway, leaves too small a margin: when passing an oncoming vehicle on the curve, the gap would be minimal. Slow down before the bend and enter it at a steady speed.
Legal basis: Art. 16 para. 1 and Art. 19 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)