Driving Downhill - Polaris PTV 6x6 SERIES 10 Owner's Manual

Driving Safely

Driving Downhill

Whenever descending a hill, follow these precautions:
1. Drive directly downhill.
2. Transfer your weight to the rear of the vehicle.
3. Slow down.
4. Apply the brakes slightly to aid in slowing.
Hard use of the braking system while descending a hill could
result in a front-end overturn, causing serious injury or death.
Always operate the brakes slightly when descending a hill.
Excessive speed can cause loss of control and lead to serious
injury or death. Always operate slowly when traveling downhill.
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