Before downshifting for an upcoming curve, what should you do first?
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Correct answer to question 160 (General Knowledge): Slow to an appropriate speed before shifting, so you're not braking and shifting through the curve itself
Why
Slowing and shifting before the curve means your attention and the vehicle's stability aren't divided between shifting and steering once you're actually turning.
Updated: November 2026