How's the mountain driving...
Planning to go basically NNW from Clayton, Ga. to Sweetwater, Tn.I know, according to the map, that some of that area is mountainous but was wondering if there are steep grades. I don't mind mountain ...
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Terryallan wrote:goufgators wrote:
Planning to go basically NNW from Clayton, Ga. to Sweetwater, Tn.I know, according to the map, that some of that area is mountainous but was wondering if there are steep grades. I don't mind mountain driving but try to avoid long, steep climbs and descents. If you know the area, will appreciate your response and advice.
IF you are planning on running interstate highways most of the way. Be advised. Interstates have a Max grade of I believe 7%. So you should never see anything steeper on the interstate. And on those max grades they have a slow lane up, and down.
Do remember going up is much easier than coming down. Be sure to gear down, let the engine do most of the braking, EVEN if that means going all the way down to 1st, or 2nd gear. Come down slow. You will be fine.
I believe that is true of the East. Some of the Interstate Highways out West can a little steeper than that.
