1993 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 197

Your;briving and.the Road , ,., Hill an.d Mountain Roads (C.ONT.) *- As you go over the top of a hilI, be alert. Therecould be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. * You may see highway signs 0x1 mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are longgrades, passing or na passing zones,a falling rocks area, or winding roads. alert Be to these and take appropfiate action. Winter driving can present special problems. See the .Index under Winteu. Driving. Parking on UMs Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery. But please be car.eful where you stop if you decide to look at the view or t.ake pictures. .Look pull-offs €or or parking areas .provided for scenic viewing. Another part of this manual tells .how to use your parking brake (see Index the under Fuiking Brake).But on a mountain or steep hill,you can do one more thing. You can turn your kont wheels to keep your vehicle frorn.r.olling downhill or out .into traffic. Here'.s how: Parking Downhill Turn your wheels tothe right. You don't have to j a m your tires against the curb, if there is a curb. A-gentle c6xltact is all you need.