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SAFETY
DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITION
01
Climbing Sharp Gradients on
Loose Surfaces :
•
Start off smoothly in any suitable
gear. Apply power smoothly so that
there is no loss of traction by over-
revving of the engine.
•
Select the appropriate gear so that
gear changing in the middle of the
climb is not required.
•
Changing gears in the middle of the
climb can cause loss of
momentum and engine stalling.
Shifting to a lower gear has to be
done cautiously to avoid loss of
traction.
•
If the wheels start to slip within few
feet of the end of the climb, motion
can be maintained by swinging the
steered wheels left and right,
thereby providing increased grip.
Descending Sharp Gradients :
•
Depending on the severity of the
gradient, shift into appropriate gear.
Use engine braking judiciously
without over-revving the engine.
•
Brake application under such
situations should be done very
smoothly to avoid loss of control.
Select appropriate gear so that gear
changing or clutch disengagement
is not involved while descending
the gradient.
