Question:
A quick turn can be made safely, if it's done the right way. Here are some points that safe drivers use:
Do not apply the brake while you are turning. It's very easy to lock your wheels while turning. If that happens, you may skid out of control.
Do not turn any more than needed to clear whatever is in your way. The more sharply you turn, the greater the chances of a skid or rollover.
Be prepared to "counter-steer," that is, to turn the wheel back in the other direction, once you've passed whatever was in your path. Unless you are prepared to counter-steer, you won't be able to do it quickly enough. You should think of emergency steering and counter-steering as two parts of one driving action. [Commercial Driver License Manual]
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