How to Drive an Automatic Transmission Car on Uphill and Downhill Roads?
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When operating on uphill and downhill roads, it is crucial to avoid the misconception that simply stepping on the brake can slow down the car at any time. Frequent use of the brake can cause the braking system to overheat, leading to issues such as fuel vaporization in the pipelines due to excessive temperature, resulting in engine stalling or poor braking performance. When going downhill, always rely primarily on engine braking and use the foot brake as a supplementary method for deceleration. Below are the precautions for driving downhill: 1. Never coast downhill in neutral gear. Always engage an appropriate gear to utilize the engine's resistance effect to reduce the vehicle's coasting speed. 2. Reduce speed before entering a downhill slope to ensure the vehicle proceeds at a slow pace. 3. If there is an uphill slope after the downhill, prepare for the ascent as you approach the bottom of the slope by releasing the brake pedal in time and shifting to a higher gear when appropriate. 4. Avoid sudden steering wheel movements on downhill slopes, as the high inertia and speed combined with improper steering can easily cause the vehicle to overturn. 5. Shift to an appropriate gear before starting the descent, typically second or third gear. Never shift gears after entering the downhill section. 6. Test the braking performance before descending. If there are any issues, resolve them before proceeding. Use the brake cautiously on downhill roads. 7. Maintain a distance of at least 50 meters from the vehicle ahead. If the slope is too long and the vehicle's inertia is significant, increase the distance appropriately.
