10 rules when driving a mountain road

Driving a mountain pass always brings a feeling of flying and an interesting experience but will become dangerous without the necessary skills. Here are 10 essential skills for drivers when riding a pass.

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1. Check the brakes, wipers, heaters, air conditioners and exhaust pipes in good condition

Make sure the brake fluid and oil are fully driven, the most recent change during the recommended safety period. Brake fluid, over time losing moisture and contaminating contaminants reduces boiling. When using the brakes regularly, the oil will boil and lose the braking effect. Also need to check the surface, tire pressure and always pay attention to the spare tire.

2. Do not downhill faster when going uphill

Do not run too fast down the slope to use a continuous brake. To do this, notice the principle to which number to which number. For the number of floors, it is possible that the number 2 and number 3 depend on the length and slope of the pass. With automatic vehicle, returns S, L or D1, D2, D3 mode or "+, -" semi-automatic mode.

Know the skills when going down a steep road.

The braking technique that experts recommend is a brake that keeps snubbing fast. When starting the pass, set the speed and number level to match the length and slope of the pass. For example, the speed is 40 km / h at number 3. Start dropping the slope, do not use the gas pedal and the toe, just use the brake pedal. When the car goes down the slope, the engine will sound louder and drift faster, at this time, keep the brakes for about 3 seconds to return to the required speed and then drop off to let the vehicle drift by itself, continue like that for the remaining roads. It is imperative not to use trail-braking when you pass.

3. When going uphill, return the low number, observe the temperature levels on the dashboard, turn off the air conditioner if it starts to overheat.

If you need to cool the engine, find a safe stop off the road, leave the car idling, be careful not to turn off the engine and never open the tank lid. A faster way to cool the engine is to turn on heating if available, but it will cause some discomfort for the driver.

4. Don't hug the road divider

Most mountain passes are narrower than national highways in the plains. Some drivers tend to cling to the middle of the road to run, but this technique will not be safe if the road has many vehicles moving, causing discomfort to other vehicles, bad cases leading to accidents without timely processing , especially with cars in the opposite direction when cornering.

5. Always give way to other vehicles

Especially for cars that are going uphill, they need to give way in safe conditions and spend a sufficient amount of time in order to return to the right lane after passing. The slope of the mountain road limits the engine power, so the time to pass and return to the lane will be longer than that of the road.

6. Slow down for any reason, whether for sightseeing or steep climb.

Slow down when going down, especially with big trucks.

If the speed is slow, it will cause at least 3 vehicles behind to slow down, the driver will be able to find a convenient place for the vehicles to pass. Do not because of the rear car that pulls their speed if they are not familiar or do not want to run so fast.

7. If you have to go to the steep road sections without paving

This is not ideal terrain conditions, so if you have to drive into this type of road, you need to master three principles. Firstly, monitor the weather situation in the coming place, if heavy rain and wind will affect the quality of the road surface. Secondly, non-asphalt roads have poor adhesion, so they need to go slower and crabs are wider than paved roads. Third, always let others know where to go for help if something goes wrong or want to come back.

8. Always bring drinking water and remember to drink all day

On steep slopes, low humidity can lead to altitude sickness, fatigue. Therefore, always provide the body with enough water to stay awake. Besides, the vehicle also needs to be alert by filling the fuel tank, because the density of the fuel station along the road is very small.

9. In bad weather conditions like fog, rain, snow

At this time, it is necessary to slow down, observe more, turn on the fog lights and always remember to stick to the road. Bad weather leads to loss of traction and can lead to landslides, so stay alert, can stop if you feel dangerous.

10. Vacation regularly

The mountain pass road needs to be highly concentrated and the vehicle body is diverted so it leads to stress and fatigue. The driver and passenger in the car should often stop to rest to stay awake to continue the journey.