If you don't know the answers to
these questions before beginning
an ascent, stop, walk up the hill
and find out.
If you decide that it is safe to
drive up a hill:
Select a suitable low gear and
firmly grip the steering wheel.
Approach the hill with enough
speed to smoothly start up the
hill.
Maintain a steady speed as you
climb the hill.
Reduce speed as you approach
the top, and watch for other
vehicles that may be
approaching the top from the
other side of the hill.
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You Stall Going Up a Hill
If a hill is steeper than you
expected, traction is poorer,
or you don't maintain sufficient
speed, you may begin to stall. If
that happens:
Consider downshifting if you
are just beginning to slow
down.
If you can't downshift, or if
downshifting doesn't help, stop
the vehicle and set the parking
brake.
If you have passengers, you
may want to have them get out
and move away from the
vehicle.
If you are headed straight up
the hill, shift into reverse,
release the parking brake, and
slowly back
straight
down the
hill, using the brake pedal to
control speed.
If you are not headed straight
uphill or you don't feel
comfortable backing down,
don't. If the engine is still
running, leave the parking
brake on, shift to Park
(automatic transmission) or
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