1993 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 167

I ignition off is dangerous. Your bralces will have to do a l l the work of slowing down. They could get so hot thatthey wouldn't work well. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. As you go over the top ofa hill, be Know how to go uphill. Drive in the alert. There could be somethingin highest gear possible. Stay in your own lane when driving on your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. two-lane roadsin hills or mountains. Don't swing wide cut across the center You may see highway signs on or an mountains that w r of special of the road. Drive at speeds that let problems. Examples are long grades, you stay in your own lane. That way, passing or no passing zones, a falling you won't be surprised by a vehicle rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert coming toward youin the same lane. to these and take appropriate action. It takes longer to pass another vehicle Winter driving can present special when you're going uphill.You'll want problems. S e e the Index under Winter to leave extra room pass. If a to vehicle is passing you and doesn't have Driving. enough room, slow down to make it easier for the other vehicle to get by. 165