What will happen if you brake firmly as you drive around a right-hand bend? Mark one answer
A Most of the weight of the car will be transferred onto the front nearside wheel
B Most of the weight of the car will be transferred onto the front offside wheel
C Most of the weight of the car will be transferred onto the rear nearside wheel
D Most of the weight of the car will be transferred onto the rear offside wheel
Answer:A
What will happen if you brake firmly as you drive around a right-hand bend? Mark one answer
A Most of the weight of the car will be transferred onto the front nearside wheel B Most of the weight of the car will be transferred onto the front offside wheel C Most of the weight of the car will be transferred onto the rear nearside wheel D Most of the weight of the car will be transferred onto the rear offside wheel
Explanation: On a right-hand bend, cornering forces will transfer more weight to the nearside wheels. If the brakes are also applied, the transfer of weight forward, combined with the cornering forces, puts more weight on the nearside front tyre - and this makes the car less stable.