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Why is it that when approaching a curve on a highway signs are posted to reduce speed?
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∙ 11y ago
This is not related to physics but to the driver's attention when approaching a curve. If the speed is kept the same, it's more difficult to control the vehicle specially if the driver is stressed, drunk, tired or sleepy. The probability of an accident would increase on this situation.
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False
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Which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve in Texas?
which sign tells you to slow down because you are approaching a double curve in Texas?
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gradually slow down
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turn your steering wheel
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false
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A yellow caution sign depicting a "switch back curve" or a double " S ".
