Q:
Are there some things I should not do
when driving down a hill?
A:
Yes! These are important because if you
ignore them you could lose control and
have a serious accident:
•
When driving downhill, avoid turns that take
you across the incline of the hill. A hill that
is not too steep to drive down may be
too steep to drive across. You could roll over
if you do not drive straight down.
•
Never go downhill with the transmission in
NEUTRAL (N). This is called "free-wheeling."
Your brakes will have to do all the work
and could overheat and fade.
Q:
Am I likely to stall when going downhill?
A:
It is much more likely to happen going
uphill. But if it happens going downhill, here is
what to do:
1. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular
brakes. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift to PARK (P) and, while still braking,
restart the engine.
3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking
brake, and drive straight down.
4. If the engine will not start, get out and get help.
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