What are the driving skills for mountain roads?
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1. Maintain distance and speed when driving on mountain roads: Due to poor visibility on curves, avoid driving too fast. Drive slowly and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. Also, watch out for animals suddenly darting onto the road. Do not swerve blindly, as this can easily lead to rollovers or falling off cliffs. 2. Slow down and avoid overtaking on mountain curves: Mountain roads often have many curves, including continuous turns, sharp bends, and hairpin turns. Typically, there are road signs before such curves. When you see a curve warning sign, slow down and refrain from overtaking, as some mountain curves obstruct the view of oncoming traffic due to terrain, making blind overtaking extremely dangerous. 3. Use lower gears for uphill and downhill driving: When driving on mountain roads, you will inevitably encounter slopes. For manual transmission vehicles, use a lower gear when going uphill to maximize engine torque and make climbing easier. Automatic transmission vehicles can also switch to manual mode. When going downhill, especially on long descents, manual transmission vehicles should use a lower gear to utilize engine braking for speed control. Frequent braking on long downhills can cause brake disc overheating, reducing braking performance or even leading to failure. Additionally, never coast in neutral when going downhill, as this can cause excessive speed and loss of control.
