Chevrolet 2007 Avalanche Owner's Manual page 374

In a way, off-road driving requires a different kind
of alertness from driving on paved roads and
highways. There are no road signs, posted
speed limits, or signal lights. You have to use
your own good judgment about what is safe and
what is not.
Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on
any road. And this is certainly true for off-road
driving. At the very time you need special alertness
and driving skills, your reflexes, perceptions,
and judgment can be affected by even a
small amount of alcohol. You could have a
serious — or even fatal — accident if you drink
and drive or ride with a driver who has been
drinking. See Drunken Driving on page 353.
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Driving on Off-Road Hills
Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or
across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good
judgment and an understanding of what your
vehicle can and cannot do. There are some hills
that simply cannot be driven, no matter how
well built the vehicle.
CAUTION:
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Many hills are simply too steep for any
vehicle. If you drive up them, you will
stall. If you drive down them, you cannot
control your speed. If you drive across
them, you will roll over. You could be
seriously injured or killed. If you have
any doubt about the steepness, do not
drive the hill.
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