Winter Driving - GMC TopKick 2007 Owner's Manual

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Know how to go down hills. The most important
thing to know is this: let your engine do some of
the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when
you go down a steep or long hill.
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Know how to go uphill. Use lower gears. They
help cool your engine and transmission, and
you can climb the hill better.
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Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane
roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide
or cut across the center of the road. Drive at
speeds that let you stay in your own lane.
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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.
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You may see highway signs on mountains that
warn of special problems. Examples are long
grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling
rocks area, winding roads, and special truck
lanes. Be alert to these and take appropriate
action.

Winter Driving

Here are some tips for winter driving:
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Be sure the vehicle is in good shape for
winter.
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You may want to put winter emergency
supplies in your vehicle.
Also see Tires on page 320.
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