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Hills Hills also require special attention. Remember the following when travelling up a hill:
• Use caution and move to the right in your lane as you approach the top of a hill. This may keep you from being hit by an oncoming vehicle that has crossed over the centre line and is in your lane.
• Do not pass near the top of a hill on a two-lane highway, as you cannot see what is ahead of you. Remember the following when travelling down a hill:
• If the hill is very steep, adjust your speed. The time it takes you to stop will increase when travelling down a hill.
• In a vehicle with a standard transmission, shifting to a lower gear can reduce the risk of your brakes overheating.Text extracted from the PDF for reference and may contain layout artefacts. The official PDF is authoritative.
Open official handbook at page 78 ↗Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.