What can turbulence cause during a flight?

Turbulence can significantly disrupt the smoothness of a flight, leading to sudden and unpredictable movements of the aircraft. This disturbance causes challenges for pilots in maintaining consistent control of the aircraft. When flying through turbulent air, the aircraft experiences variations in lift and drag, which can necessitate quick adjustments in controls to keep the aircraft on course. Pilots must often react to these changes to ensure flight stability, making it more difficult to maintain control effectively throughout the flight.

In contrast, other options such as stabilized handling and comfortable passenger experience are not typically associated with turbulence. Turbulence generally leads to a less comfortable experience for passengers due to unexpected jolts and changes in altitude, and rather than improving fuel efficiency, it can actually increase fuel consumption as pilots may need to adjust their flight path to navigate through or around turbulent areas.