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Roll over the top
As you reach the crest of the hill,
release the throttle and allow the
weight and momentum of the
truck to push you over the top.
You will be tempted to accelerate, but it's far more fuel efficient
to allow the truck to roll over the
top of the hill.
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Roll as far as possible
The heavier the truck, the more weight
you have to help push you forward. On
the downhill, use this weight to roll as
far as possible, and only accelerate
when you begin to lose speed. Try it
the next time you're driving downhill.
Once you're up to speed, you'll be
surprised how far you can go without
even using the throttle.
Coasting downhill
On the descent, stay off the
throttle and let gravity and the
momentum of the truck bring you
back up to speed. However, also
read the road ahead and anticipate any obstacles. If you see a
curve ahead, it is better to reduce
speed earlier than to wait and
brake hard when you reach it.
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