Driving
Uphill
Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you
need to take some special steps.
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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CAUTION:
lhrning or driving across steep hills can be
dangerous. You could lose traction, slide
sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be
seriously injured or killed. When driving up hills,
always try to
go
straight up.
Ease up
on
your speed as you approach the top
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Attach a flag
to
the vehicle to make'you more visible
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Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to
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Use your headlamps even during the day. They make
the hill.
to approaching traffic
on
trails or hills.
let opposing traffic know you're there.
you
more visible to oncoming traffic.
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Driving to the top (crest) of
a
hill at full speed can
cause an accident. There could be
a
drop-off,
embankment, cliff,
or
even another vehicle. You
could be seriously injured or killed.
As
you near
the top of
a
hill, slow down and stay alert.
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