Things NOT to Do on a Hilly Terrain

• Many accidents happen on mountains because people try to cut corners from the outer lane. Hence, you should not go out of your lane and also slow down when an oncoming vehicle travelling uphill comes on to your lane.

• When driving downhill, you should not drive too fast. Drive slowly and apply brakes whenever required.

• You should not use brakes unnecessarily. Over-heating of the brakes can cause failure, which is unsafe when you are on hilly terrain.

• Standing/ Stopping on the mountains is strictly not advisable except at wider roads. In case your vehicle breaks down, place the ‘Hazard Triangle’ sign provided in your vehicle at 30 m in the front and behind the spot where the vehicle is stranded, with hazard lights and parking lights on.

  
  Figure: Hazard triangle placed at the breakdown location

• Roll your vehicle to a straighter portion in case the breakdown spot is on/near a bend.

• While driving on a hilly terrain, do not drive on clutch as you may lose control.

• Do not drive for more than 2 hours at a stretch on hilly terrain. Relax for 15 minutes, drink lot of water, moisten your face, and start again.

• Do not get distracted by the scenery. You need to keep your focus on the road. If you wish to view something, stop somewhere safe.