Approaching
a
Hill
When
you
approach
a
hill, you need
to
decide if it’s one
of
those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend, or
cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small
hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant
incline with only
a
small change in elevation where you
can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, the
incline may get steeper as you near the top, but
you
may
not see this because the crest
of
the hill is hidden by
bushes, grass, or shrubs.
Here are some other things to consider as you approach
a hill.
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Is
there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply
steeper in places?
Is
there good traction on the hillside, or will the
Is
there a straight path up or down the hill
so
you
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Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your
surface cause tire slipping?
won’t have
to
make turning maneuvers?
path (boulders, trees, logs or ruts)?
embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out and walk
the hill if you don’t know. It’s the smart way
to
find
out.
What’s beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an
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Is
the hill simply
too
rough? Steep hills often have
ruts, gullies, troughs and exposed rocks because they
are more susceptible to the effects of erosion.
Driving Uphill
Once
you
decide
you
can safely drive up the hill, you
need to take some special steps.
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a
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Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering
wheel.
Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain
your speed. Don’t use more power than
you
need,
because you don’t want your wheels to start spinning
or
sliding.
Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible.
If
the path twists and turns, you might want
to
find
another route.
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