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Getting out on the downhill
(low)
side
of
a vehicle
stopped
across
811
incline
is
dangerous. If the
vehicle
rolls
over, you could be
crushed or
killed. Always get out
on
the
uphill (high) side of the vehicle
and stay well clear
of
the rollover
path.
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Driving in Mud,
Sand,
Snow, or Ice
When you drive in mud, snow, or sand,
your wheels won't get good traction.
You can't accelerate as quickly, turning
is more difficult, and you'll need longer
braking distances.
It's best to use a low gear when you're
in mud
-
the deeper the mud, the lower
the gear. In really deep mud, the idea is
to keep your vehicle moving
so
you
don't get stuck.
When you drive on sand, you'll sense a
change in wheel traction. But it will
depend upon how loosely packed the
sand is. On loosely packed sand (as on
beaches or sand dunes) your tires will
tend to sink into the sand. This has an
effect on steering, accelerating, and
braking. You may want to reduce the air
pressure in your tires slightly when
driving on sand. This will improve
traction,
Hard packed snow and ice offer the
worst tire traction. On these surfaces,
it's very easy to lose control. On wet
ice, for example, the traction is
so
poor
that you will have difficulty
accelerating. And if you do get moving,
poor steering and difficult braking can
cause you to slide out of control.
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