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Here are some other things
to
consider as
you
approach
a
hill.
Is
there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in places?
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Is
there good traction on the hillside, or will
the
surface cause tire
slipping?
Is there a straight path up or down the
hill
so
you won’t have to make
turning maneuvers?
trees, logs or ruts)?
Are there obstructions
on
the hill that can block your path (boulders,
What’s beyond the hill?
Is
there a cliff, an 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.
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.
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Once
you
decide you can safely drive up the hill,
you
need to take some
special steps.
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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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Ease up
on
your speed as
you
approach
the
top
of
the hill.
Attach a flag to the vehicle to make
you
more visible
to
approaching
traffic
on
trails or hills.
Sound the horn as
you
approach
the
top of
the
hill
to let opposing
traffic know you’re there.
Use
your headlights even during the day. They make
you
more visible
to
oncoming traffic.
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