Leaving After Parking on a Hill
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you:
- Start the engine.
- Shift into a gear.
- Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
See also:
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when
driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden
turns. ...
Parking
(Manual Transmission)
Before getting out of the vehicle,
place the shift lever in R (Reverse)
and firmly apply the parking brake.
For vehicles with the key access
ignition, turn the ignition key to
OFF/LOCK, and r ...
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on
flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include:
- Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
- ...