In negotiating a curve, you should aim for the apex of the curve.

• A. The entry point
• B. The outer edge
• C. Apex of the curve
• D. The mid-point of the curve

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that the most efficient line through a curve is the one that clips the inside edge at the curve’s apex. The apex is the point where your vehicle is closest to the inside of the turn. By aiming for that point, you use the smallest turning radius, which lets you carry more speed with smoother, less aggressive steering. You approach from the outside, steer toward the apex so your path passes through that inner point, then move back toward the outside as you exit. This sequence minimizes wide turns and late or abrupt corrections, giving better control and a safer, quicker passage through the curve. Choosing other points—early at the outer edge or later at the mid-point—doesn’t provide the same efficient line through the turn.