I found these tips for driving hill areas
Usually higranges are least prone to accident because people are so cautious while driving

"* most imp : same gear downslope as you'd use on the same gradient uphill
* riding the clutch is that much more dangerous
* the uphill traffic has right of way - esp on narrow roads - anticipate single-lane stretches and stop for them
* if its a cold place - brakes may need a little warming up in the early morning - try getting them "pumped-up" before you *need* them
* lights on are a good idea anyhow - more so if you keep darting in and out between sunfacing and dark hillsides
* use the horn when in doubt, and then some, around hairpins, blind curves
* use the 'racing' line carefully
* cool weather may cause lowered liquid intake, remember to drink water
* to see beautiful waterfalls - stop first
* stop where vehicles from both directions can see you well in advance
* enjoy the drive.
- STICK TO YOUR LEFT LANE.
- make sure your horn and lights are working in perfect conditions. honk at EVERY curve and corner and turn.
- if road is narrow, remember, right of way is for upcoming vehicle or the one which is going uphills. but donot expect such courtesy from bus and cab drivers. some of them will give you respect and some will try to cross that narrow lane b4 you, so use cautious approach.
- use lower gears for uphill drive and also for downhill drive.
NEVER EVER COME DOWNHILL IN NEUTRAL OR ENGINE SHUT-OFF. use lower gears and brake judiciously.
- if inclines are getting steeper, first of all switch off the AC, if using it.
- make sure tyres have enough treads left in them coz bald tyres will not provide you with requisite grip in hills.
- keep some strong rope in boot, might come handy if towing is needed.
- keep a battery operated torch too, really comes handy during car break-downs at night.
*Please check the fluid levels before driving off. Especially the coolant and the brake fluid, PS fluid besides others.

*Usually hilly roads many a times will be in bad conditions and off reach for proper service stations. Use your judgement how fast you want to drive. You dont want to be in a situation: had a surprice on coming traffic, and had to get off the road suddenly. Next thing you realize is something broken underbelly (like oil filter case or something) and the service station is 100 kms eitherway.

*If you r driving in foggy areas, fog lamps will be of good help.

* Collect info about nearest service stations enroute.

* watch out for loose soil on the edges of the road. Specially during monsoon. It may look firm with grass on it, but you would never know.

I*n case of hard mist while climbing the hill, try sticking on the tail lights of a bus which's climbing the hill..Keep a lil distance from the bus too..

*Avoid breaking often while coming down from a hill as it can heat up the brakes and can cause failure of it..try to stick to lower gears while coming down ..
*NEVER OVERTAKE ON A TURN NO MATTER WHAT THE SITUATION
* NEVER TRY AND DRIVE IN NEUTRAL "
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