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Steep hill ahead

Steep hill ahead

A steep hill ahead. You may need to use a lower gear.

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Practice questions with this sign

What does this sign mean?

  1. A runaway truck lane
  2. Falling rock
  3. A truck route
  4. A steep hill ahead (Correct answer)

Explanation: The truck on a slope warns of a steep grade. Control your speed on the way down.

What should you do when you see this sign?

  1. Turn off your headlights
  2. Speed up to build momentum
  3. Slow down; you may need a lower gear (Correct answer)
  4. Shift into neutral to save fuel

Explanation: A lower gear helps control speed on a steep downhill and keeps you from overheating your brakes.

You are behind a slow truck near the top of the hill this sign warns of. Should you pass?

  1. Yes, if you speed up quickly
  2. Yes, the truck must let you by
  3. Yes, if you sound your horn first
  4. No; do not pass near the crest of a hill (Correct answer)

Explanation: Near the crest you cannot see oncoming traffic. Wait until you have a clear view far enough ahead.