# Turns

In Alpaca Dash, <mark style="color:red;">Turns</mark> present a unique challenge, requiring racers to navigate sharp changes in direction while maintaining speed and control. <mark style="color:red;">Turns</mark> are divided into two parts: **Before** and **After** the Apex

#### Before the Apex

Before the Apex, turns reduce [**Rest Threshold Speed**](https://docs.almightyalpacas.com/readme/alpaca-stats/speed), [**Sprint Threshold Speed**](https://docs.almightyalpacas.com/readme/alpaca-stats/speed), and [**Top Speed**](https://docs.almightyalpacas.com/readme/alpaca-stats/speed). The degree of these reductions is influenced by the angle of the turn:

| Degrees | Top Speed | Sprint Threshold Speed | Rest Threshold Speed |
| ------- | --------- | ---------------------- | -------------------- |
| 10      | -75%      | -75%                   | -75%                 |
| 20      | -65%      | -65%                   | -65%                 |
| 30      | -55%      | -55%                   | -55%                 |
| 45      | -40%      | -40%                   | -40%                 |
| 60      | -25%      | -25%                   | -25%                 |

#### After the Apex

After the Apex, turns reduce [<mark style="color:yellow;">**Max Deceleration**</mark>](https://docs.almightyalpacas.com/readme/alpaca-stats/acceleration) and [<mark style="color:yellow;">**Max Acceleration**</mark>](https://docs.almightyalpacas.com/readme/alpaca-stats/acceleration). The degree of these reductions is influenced by the angle of the turn:

| Degrees | Max Acceleration | Max Deceleration |
| ------- | ---------------- | ---------------- |
| 10      | -40%             | -40%             |
| 20      | -40%             | -40%             |
| 30      | -30%             | -30%             |
| 45      | -20%             | -20%             |
| 60      | -15%             | -15%             |

#### Slowing Down Near Turns

Alpacas must also slow down near turns to navigate them safely. The speed reduction near turns is based on the turn radius:

<table><thead><tr><th width="228">Degrees</th><th>Speed Fraction</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>10</td><td>30%</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td>50%</td></tr><tr><td>45</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>60</td><td>80%</td></tr></tbody></table>