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  2. Hill-holder - Wikipedia

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    A hill-holder is a motor vehicle device that holds the brake until the clutch is at the friction point, making it easier for a stationary vehicle to start uphill. By holding the brake in position while the vehicle is put into gear, it prevents rollback.

  3. Parking brake - Wikipedia

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    In manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake is engaged to help keep the vehicle stationary while parked, especially if parked on an incline. [2] [3]While automatic transmission vehicles have a "Park" gear with a parking pawl that immobilizes the transmission, it is still recommended to use the parking brake, as the pawl in the gearbox could fail due to stress or another vehicle striking ...

  4. Overrun brake - Wikipedia

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    An overrun brake (called a surge brake when invented) is a brake system commonly used on small trailers, where the motion of the trailer with respect to the towing vehicle is used to actuate the brake.

  5. Uphill, in the snow: Why this laborious ski trend is ... - AOL

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    It’s possible to ski uphill at three out of four of the resort’s mountains —Snowmass, Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands — from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., including during resort operating hours.

  6. Clutch control - Wikipedia

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    Normally, when a vehicle is stationary on an uphill slope it is necessary to use the handbrake in conjunction with clutch control to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when pulling away. However, in situations where the vehicle must be stopped briefly, for example in slow moving traffic, the clutch can be used to balance the uphill ...

  7. I'm a lifelong skier. There are 6 mistakes I always see ... - AOL

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    I'm an experienced skier who has been to more than a dozen ski resorts around the world.. I often see beginners make mistakes such as holding up lines, tailgating, and zooming down slopes. Wearing ...

  8. Why You Should Never Try to Out-Run a Grizzly Bear - AOL

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    They can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, moving uphill or downhill. To put that into perspective, the average person on a bicycle moves at around 12-15 mph , meaning a grizzly can easily ...

  9. Lane - Wikipedia

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    A parking lane is reserved for parallel parking of vehicles. A fire lane is the area next to a curb , which is reserved for firefighting equipment, ambulances, or other emergency vehicles. Parking in these areas, often marked by red lines, is usually prohibited.