POTENTIAL HAZARD
Going down a hill improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause the
vehicle to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always check the terrain carefully before
you start down any hill. Never go down a hill
at high speed. Avoid going down a hill at an
angle that would cause the vehicle to lean
sharply to one side. Go straight down the
hill where possible.
On most slopes, you may use engine
braking to help you go downhill slowly. Go
as slowly as possible. If you start to go too
fast, gently apply brakes. Sudden
application of the brakes could cause the
vehicle to start sliding.
If you begin to slide or skid, try to steer in
the direction the vehicle is sliding to help
you regain control.
If you must turn on the hill to avoid an
obstacle, do so slowly and carefully. If the
vehicle starts to tip, gradually steer in the
downhill direction if there are no obstacles
in your path. As you regain proper balance,
gradually steer again in the direction you
want to go.
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