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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
1evel.s and. also the brakes; tires, cooling system and
.
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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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Know, how to
gauphill.
You
may want to shift down
to a lower g e k
The
1ower.gearshelp cool your engine
and tramaxle, and you can climb the
hill
better.,
Stay
in your own lane when driving on two-lane
roads
iri
hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut
' %
across the center of the road, Drive at speeds that let
you stay
in
your own lane.
As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There, dould
be something in your lane, like a stalled c a ~ or an
accident.
You.m&y see highway ,signs on mountains that warn
,of special problems. Examples are long grades,
passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks &ea, or
winding roads. Be aleq to these aad'take appropriate
action.
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