Driving Downhill
When off-roading takes
you
downhill, you’ll want to
consider a number of things:
How steep is the downhill? Will
I
be able to maintain
vehicle control?
What’s the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery?
Hard-packed dirt? Gravel?
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Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs?
Boulders?
What’s at
the
bottom of the hill?
Is
there a hidden
creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks?
If you decide
you
can go down a hill safely, then try tc
keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a lou
gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes and
they won’t have to do all the work. Descend slowly,
keeping your vehicle under control at all times.
Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause
your brakes to overheat and fade. This could
cause loss
of
control and a serious accident.
Apply the brakes lightly when descending a
hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed
under control.
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