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The vehicle center of gravity should be as low as possible. Taller or heavier passengers should sit
on the higher side of the vehicle. Luggage on the roof should be removed and heavy objects
should be secured, as the vehicle could tilt due to the sudden shifting of objects in the vehicle ⇒
.
Make sure the ground is firm and even along your route. If the ground is soft or slippery, the vehi‐
cle is more likely to slip away to the side. Make sure that the angle does not become too great due
to surface unevenness. This can make the vehicle tip and roll over.
The steeper the slope across which the vehicle is moving, the more important it becomes to make
sure the wheels on the lower side do not run over holes or depressions. The wheels on the high
side must never run over protruding rocks, tree stumps, or other obstacles.
If the vehicle threatens to tip, immediately steer downhill into the fall line and gently accelerate
⇒Fig.121 . If it is not possible to steer down the fall line, steer uphill and gently accelerate.
WARNING
Never try to drive crosswise on a slope, especially one that is too steep for your vehicle. The ve‐
hicle could slide sideways and tumble down the slope. To reduce the risk of accidents and seri‐
ous injuries:
Never underestimate the difficulties and dangers of driving crosswise on a slope. Never take
routes or risks that could put you or your passengers in danger. If you cannot go on or have
doubts about the safety of your route, turn back and take a different route.
When driving crosswise on a hill, the vehicle can lose its hold, slide sideways, tip or turn over
and roll down the hill.
Make certain that the wheels on the downhill side of the vehicle do not run over holes or de‐
pressions. Make certain that the wheels on the high side of the vehicle do not run over rocks,
tree stumps, or protruding objects.
Before driving crosswise on a hill, check whether it is possible to steer into the fall line along
the selected route. If this is not possible, select a different route. If the vehicle threatens to tip,
immediately steer downhill into the fall line and gently accelerate ⇒Fig.121 .
If the vehicle is stopped on a hillside and is laterally tilted, avoid sudden and uncontrolled
movement in the vehicle The vehicle can lose its hold, slide sideways, tip, or turn over and roll
down the hill.
If the vehicle is stopped while pointed crosswise on a steep slope, make certain that no one
exits the vehicle through a door on the downhill side. This can shift the vehicle center of gravity
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