Driving tips
Approaching a hill
When you approach a hill, you need
to decide if it’s one of those hills • Is there a constant incline, or does
Here are some other things to con- • Is the hill simply too rough? Steep
hills often have ruts, gullies,
troughs, and exposed rocks
sider as you approach a hill:
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because they are more susceptible
to the effects of erosion.
that’s just too steep to climb,
descend, or cross. Steepness can be
difficult to judge. On a very small hill,
for example, there may be a smooth,
constant incline with only a small
change in elevation where you can
easily see all the way to the top. On
a large hill, the incline may get steep-
er as you near the top, but you may
not see this because the crest of the
hill is hidden by bushes, grass, or
shrubs.
the hill get sharply steeper in
places?
• How have weather conditions
affected the terrain? Is there likely
to be mud, snow or ice on the hill?
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Is there good traction on the hill-
side, 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?
Are there obstructions on the hill
that can block your path (boulders,
trees, logs or ruts)?
What’s beyond the hill? Is there a
cliff, an embankment, a drop-off, or
a fence? Get out of the vehicle and
walk the hill if you are unsure. It’s
the smart way to find out.
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What time of day is it? Are temper-
atures dropping so that wet sur-
faces will start to freeze?
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