What is the ideal approach when navigating turns that are sharper than 90 degrees?

The ideal approach when navigating turns sharper than 90 degrees is to use a late apex technique. This method involves delaying your turn-in point, allowing for better control, visibility, and stability. By approaching late, you can position the vehicle properly to handle the sharper angle of the turn, giving yourself ample space and time to adjust your steering and braking as needed.

This technique also helps in maintaining speed as you exit the turn, as you can accelerate earlier once you've cleared the apex. Proper vehicle placement and speed management are critical in emergency vehicle operations, especially in situations that require quick maneuvers around obstacles or in response to emergencies.

Using a late apex approach minimizes the risk of oversteering or understeering, which can lead to loss of control—especially important in emergency scenarios where reaction time and vehicle stability are paramount.