THE PERFECT CURVE: PLEASURE FROM GETTING IT RIGHT

7 UNDERSTAND CORNERING

he more you understand about cornering and how to do it well, the greater your enjoyment. We’re sure you’ve heard somebody proclaim you shouldn’t brake in corners. Well, perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s not quite as simple as that. That (the police driver’s handbook) and circuit driving techniques taught at beginner and intermediate levels make use of a structured process from the end of one straight to the middle or exit of a bend. This logical one-step-at-a-time approach pays dividends by easing your workload at the wheel, improving stability and building a strong safety margin.