How to Drive on Winding Roads

Driving on winding roads can be a great deal of fun. On the other hand, it can be rather dangerous. Winding roads are usually found in hilly or mountainous areas where your view of what is coming is obstructed. However, there are winding roads in relatively flat areas as well. It is important to keep these things in mind when driving on winding roads.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Be on the lookout for other cars. It is important that you never stop expecting another car to be coming around the next corner. No matter how long it has been since you last saw a car heading in the other direction if one is coming around the next corner at the same time you are, it can spell disaster.
2. Stay to the outside of the lane when rounding a corner. If two vehicles driving on winding roads both drive along the inside of the lane when coming around a corner, there is a good chance that they will collide. By staying to the outside of the corner you will greatly diminish the potential for an accident.
3. Make sure that you give large vehicles plenty of room. It is difficult for vehicles pulling trailers to make clean turns while driving on winding roads. If you see one coming it may be necessary to pull over to the shoulder in order to allow the behemoth by.
4. Drive slow enough that you can stop with little notice. When driving on winding roads it may be necessary to stop suddenly to avoid trouble. Keeping your speed down will also help you stay under control when navigating those tight corners.