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Driving Uphill
Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you
need to take some special steps.
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Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the
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Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain
steering wheel.
your speed. Don't use more power than you need,
because you don't want your wheels to start spinning
or sliding.
If the path twists and turns, you might want to find
another route.
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Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible.
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Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of
the hill.
Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible
to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to
let opposing traffic know you're there.
Use your headlamps even during the day. They make
you more visible to oncoming traffic.
Awning o r driving across steep hills can be
dangerous. You could lose traction, slide
sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be
seriously injured or killed. When driving up hills,
always try to go straight up.
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CAUTION:
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Driving
to
the top (crest) of
a
hill .at full speed can
cause an accident. There could be a drop-off,
embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You
could be seriously injured or killed. As you near
the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert.
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