IV. Driving Around Curves (Driving Style)
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A >>sporty<< driving style and driving at higher speeds also cause greater wear when driving around curves.
In practice, this means doubling the speed in a curve leads to an increased abrasion by a factor of 16. This is the >>"extra charge"<< for driving faster.
Example: Driving around a curve with a radius of 150 m.
| Speed (km/h) | Lateral Acceleration (m/s2 ) (1) | Abrasion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 1 = 0.13 x g | 1 | ||
| 80 | 2.5 = 0.33 x g | 6, 5 | ||
| 100 | 4 = 0.53 x g | 16 | ||
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