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Old 06-03-06 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoothie104
Just follow the wheel in front of you, and try not to swerve off of the arc you are turning along.
+1. Try to be as smooth as possible. Resist the temptation to jam on the brakes. If you need to slow down, do it before the corner, not in it. Do not overlap wheels. And keep your upperbody loose, elbows flexed so you can deal with the inevitable bumping.

Also don't lock your eyes on the wheel you're following; keep it in your vision, but also look up the road so you can see what's developing ahead.
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