Driving Downhill - Cadillac Escalade ESV Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
Turning or 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.
• 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.
CAUTION
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.
Section 3

Driving Downhill

When off-roading takes you
downhill, you'll want to consider a
number of things:
• How steep is the downhill
slope? Will I be able to
maintain vehicle control?
• What's the surface like?
Smooth? Rough? Slippery?
Hard-packed dirt? Gravel?
• Are there hidden surface
obstacles? Ruts? Logs?
Boulders?
• What's at the bottom of the
hill? Is there a hidden creek
bank or even a river bottom
with large rocks?
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