What is the point called where you may accelerate while navigating a curve?

What is the point called where you may accelerate while navigating a curve?

• A. Apex of the curve
• B. Beginning of the curve
• C. End of the curve
• D. Exit of the curve

Answer: (A)

The point you’re aiming for as you navigate a curve is the apex of the curve. This is the inside point along your racing line where the car is closest to the curve’s inside edge. Crossing the apex sets you up to turn toward the exit smoothly, and that’s when you can start applying more throttle to speed up as you begin to straighten out. Before the apex you’re typically slowing or adjusting to hold the line, and after the apex the curve opens toward the exit, which is the best moment to accelerate. So the apex is the turning point that makes accelerating into the straight portion most effective.

The point you’re aiming for as you navigate a curve is the apex of the curve. This is the inside point along your racing line where the car is closest to the curve’s inside edge. Crossing the apex sets you up to turn toward the exit smoothly, and that’s when you can start applying more throttle to speed up as you begin to straighten out. Before the apex you’re typically slowing or adjusting to hold the line, and after the apex the curve opens toward the exit, which is the best moment to accelerate. So the apex is the turning point that makes accelerating into the straight portion most effective.