Here’s your simple, safety-first guide to the Tail of the Dragon turnouts: where to pull over, what to see, and which spots to avoid. Key takeaways: The Tail of the Dragon is an 11-mile stretch of US 129 on the Tennessee–North Carolina line.  It has 318 curves, no driveways, and almost no straight sections. The speed limit is 30 mph and is heavily enforced. Large trucks (over 30 feet) are banned. Emergency help can be 45–60 minutes away, so small mistakes can turn serious. Safe, paved turnouts are your friend. Random gravel pull-offs are not. Why turnouts matter so much here The Tail of the Dragon is not a city street. It is a tight mountain road with no passing zones and fast traffic flow. Turnouts do three big jobs. They: Let faster riders pass. If someone is on your bumper, use a paved turnout. Help you cool down. You and your brakes both need breaks on a road this twisty. Let you enjoy the place. The stops below give you views, history, and photos without standing in a traffic lane.…