JJackson
Explorer
My friend and I were discussing this summer while running Corkscrew and Hurricane Pass in the Ouray area. We were unaware of the answer but discussed which would make more sense and why. We stopped at one of those fancy toilets they have out there and I found my answer. A sticker had been applied to the base of the toilet that said "yield to uphill traffic". Not to many times are debates and questions answered by simply reading graffiti in a bathroom.
Life_in_4Lo
Explorer
JJackson said:
Now we know that rule applies to the toilet as well as the trail!:shakin: :cow:
Chas Stricker
Adventurer
I agree that those going uphill have the right of way. I recently was coming down a long narrow road with a load of firewood on the truck and pulling a small loaded trailer. I came upon a nice Rubicon coming up and I was not looking forward to having to back-up. He pulled hard right and drove up a nasty uphill for me to go by. I don't know if he had the right of way with me pulling the trailer, but, it was really timely for him to do the "nice" thing and exit stage right. Thanks to whoever it was!
Chas
Chas
MisterTinkle
Adventurer
Yup, uphill has the right of way... But, looking ahead and being courteous goes a LONG way on narrow trails. Always be on the lookout for a place to pull over. Quite often I've seen both parties pull over to see what the other will do.
I've heard that the uphill right of way was also instated before fuel pumps were a regular item on cars. Fuel tanks were mounted higher than the engine, and relied on gravity. If the slope was too steep, fuel would stop flowing and the engine would die when the bowl emptied.
I've heard that the uphill right of way was also instated before fuel pumps were a regular item on cars. Fuel tanks were mounted higher than the engine, and relied on gravity. If the slope was too steep, fuel would stop flowing and the engine would die when the bowl emptied.
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modelbuilder
Guest
But when it is impossible for either party to pull over or back up...what happens? Do they have to ditch the vehicles and get towed out?
MisterTinkle
Adventurer
modelbuilder said:
Somebody will HAVE to move... Rock/paper/scissors. If necessary, one person will have to spot for the other while they backup, or do a 97 point turn around.
Rupe
Adventurer
Yep Up hill has the right of way. But you also have to use common sense at times too. If the up hill traffic only has to back down 10 yards to let the other go around and the Down hill traffic would have to back up 300 yards well, but the up hill traffic is in more danger then the down hill then the down hill will have to back up the 300 yards. and Vise- versa!:Wow1:
jim65wagon
Well-known member
Now to go along with this; has anyone heard of the "rule" of mountainside driving? The situation where two vehicles meet on a narrow road on the side of a steep mountain. One side of the road is virtually straight up the mountain and the othe is virtually straight down. I've heard that the vehicle whose driver is on the "down the mountain" side of the road passes so he can look out his window to see how close he is to the edge while the other driver makes up the difference by sidehilling as best he can. Is this understandable? Do I even make sense?
If you've been in the situation you know what I mean because it is very comforting to be able to see just how close you are to the edge of a very bad drop....
If you've been in the situation you know what I mean because it is very comforting to be able to see just how close you are to the edge of a very bad drop....