to get set up properly. and if the ground is slippery or full of loose stones, a good basic turn is much safer than trying to hop the bike.
the keys to good basic turns are to lean the bike into the turn with good body position so that the bike tracks through the turn and the rider is always in balance. you don’t want to turn by using traction of the front tire with the rear pushing against the front, because this makes the front tend to push. proper turning technique really shows itself when traction is poor, as good technique will drive the bike through the turn in total 