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Hill and Mountain 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.

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.

CAUTION:

If you don’t shift down, your brakes could get so

hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would

then have poor braking or even none going

down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let

your engine assist your brakes on a steep

downhill slope.

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