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Master steep grades and sharp curves
Mountain driving combines steep grades, sharp curves, varying weather, and often sheer drops. These conditions demand heightened awareness, proper technique, and vehicle preparation.
Waarom het belangrijk is
Mountain roads are unforgiving - a moment is lapse can have severe consequences. Understanding proper technique for ascents, descents, and curves keeps you safe.
Belangrijke acties
Check brakes, fluid levels, and tires before mountain trips
Use lower gears for both climbing and descending
Never coast downhill in neutral
Stay in your lane on blind curves
Watch for falling rocks and debris
Use pullouts to let faster traffic pass
Be prepared for sudden weather changes
Wel doen
- Engine brake on long descents
- Honk before blind curves if signs indicate
- Give uphill traffic right of way on narrow roads
- Check weather and road conditions before travel
Niet doen
- Ride the brakes continuously downhill
- Cross the center line on curves
- Overtake on narrow mountain roads
- Ignore altitude effects (engine power, boiling points)
Pro tips
Smell of brakes means they are overheating - stop and cool
Lower gear = less brake wear and better control
Plan stops at viewpoints rather than roadside
Waarschuwing
Continuous brake use on long descents causes brake fade - a dangerous loss of braking power. Use engine braking (lower gears) as your primary speed control.
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