1995 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 186

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine dosome of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. 0 0 Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb hill better. the Stay inyour own lane when driving ontwo-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay inyour own lane. 0 0 As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled caror an accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area,or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 0 4-23