Driving Mountain Roads With Confidence

Mountain roads reward patience. Whether you're a local or visiting, these habits make the drive easier on you and your car.

Use lower gears downhill

Let the engine help slow you down instead of riding the brakes.

Stay in your lane on curves

Slow down before the curve, not in the middle of it.

Watch for fog and ice

Higher elevations can be icy or foggy even when town is clear.

Use the pull-offs

Let faster traffic pass. There's no prize for getting there first.

Know the dead zones

Many valleys have no cell signal. Tell someone your route before you go.