Chevrolet 2004 Blazer Specifications download pdf (Page 254)

Approaching a Hill

When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is

one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend

or cross. Steepness can be hard 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 steeper as you near the top, but

you may not see this because the crest of the hill

is hidden by bushes, grass or shrubs.

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?

• 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

will not have to make turning maneuvers?

• Are there obstructions on the hill that can block

your path (boulders, trees, logs or ruts)?

• What is beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an

embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out and walk

the hill if you do not know. It is 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.

Driving Uphill

Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you

need to take some special steps.

• 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. Do not use more power than you

need, because you do not 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.

{CAUTION:

Turning or driving across steep hills can be

dangerous. You could lose traction, slide

sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be

seriously injured or killed. When driving up

hills, always try to go straight up.

• 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.

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