HILL
AND
MOUNTMN
ROADS
Driving
on
steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or
rolling terrain.
If
you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning
to
visit there,
here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
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Keep your vehicle
in
good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the
brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard
on
mountain roads.
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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