HILL AND MOUNTMN ROADS
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat
or
rolling terrain.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there,
here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also
the
brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These
parts can work hard
on mountain roads.
Know how to go down hills.
The most
important thing to know is this:
let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear
when you go down a steep or long hill.
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