Safe driving skillsQuestion 282 of 345

When is the best time to reduce speed for a sharp curve?

  1. Before you reach the curve
  2. At the mid-point of the curve
  3. Just after the mid-point
  4. When the wheels start to slide
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Correct answer: Before you reach the curve

Slowing early keeps the vehicle from running wide. Speed changes inside the curve must be very gradual.

Source: Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook (SGI, 2026-27), 6.5 Curves and corners, page 139

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026