Thu, August 08 2013

Driving in the mountains can be a wonderful and exciting ride! However, it can be tiring and cause wear on your vehicle. Below are some tips for a safe and exhilarating mountain driving experience.

1. Make sure that your brakes, windshield wipers, defroster, and exhaust systems are in good condition.
2. Don’t go down a mountain road any faster than you can go up it.
3. On steep upgrades, downshift to a lower gear, watch the temperature gauge in your vehicle, and turn off the air-conditioner if it starts to overheat.
4. Don’t “hug” the centerline.
5. Always remember that the car going uphill should be given the right of way.
6. Slowing down for any reason is acceptable road behavior as long as you maintain awareness.
7. If you choose to explore unpaved roads check the local weather and road conditions. Also always let someone know where you are going and when you are expecting to return.
8. Make sure to carry extra drinking water, and remember to drink fluids throughout the day.
9. If weather conditions become bad, slow down, be more observant and demonstrate extra road politeness.
10. Take frequent breaks because mountain roads can be more tiring than traveling on flat roads.

Of course the most important tip for mountain driving is to relax, have fun and enjoy the views!!

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