Hill / Predictable Stop Strategy
Written on September 1, 2008. Written by Zac.
When facing a red traffic light, or some other predictable stop/start situation at the bottom of a hill, you’re better off stopping near the top before you’ve accelerated to full speed. Wait, and time your release to make it through on green, and you avoid turning your potential energy into brake dust and heat. (Also known as ’smart braking’.)
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