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vehicle is passing
you and doesn't have
enough room, slow down to make it
easier for the other vehicle to get
by.
As you go over the top of a hill, be
alert.
There could be something in
your lane, like a stalled car or an
accident.
You
m a y
see highway signs on
mountains that
w a r n
of special
problems. Examples are long grades,
passing or no passing zones, a fdling
rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert
to these and take appropriate action.
problems. See the Index under Winter
Driving.
Winter driving can present special
Parking on Hills
Hills and mountains mean spectacular
scenery. But please be careful where yo1
stop if you decide to look at the view or
take pictures. Look for pull-offs or
parking areas provided for scenic
viewing.
Another part of this manual tells how to
use your parking brake (see the Index
under Parking Brake). But on a
mountain or steep hill, you can do one
more thing. You can turn your front
wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling
downhill or out into traffic.
Here's how
:
parking Downhill
Turn your wheels to the right.
You don't have to
jam your tires against
the curb, if there is a curb. A gentle
contact is all you need.
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