What to know about Mountain Driving Guide for Truckers, RV and Motorhome Drivers

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What it is

The Mountain Directory Ebooks are digital publications from R&R Publishing Inc. designed for truckers, RV drivers, and motorhome operators. The vendor states that the company has been collecting and publishing information about mountain passes and steep grades since 1993. The ebooks contain the same content as the printed versions, which previously consisted of nearly 240 pages of text and color relief maps. The digital format allows users to click on yellow triangles on the maps to reveal descriptive text for specific locations. The vendor says the content covers 22 states and includes over 700 mountain passes and steep grades.

What the vendor says it includes

According to the product page, the ebooks provide locations and descriptions of mountain passes, detailing how long the grades are, their steepness in percentage, and the number of lanes. The information also indicates the presence of escape ramps, switchbacks, sharp curves, and speed limits. The vendor notes that passes are described as descents from the summit in both directions. The content includes color relief maps, though the vendor recommends using them alongside larger, more detailed road maps. The product page includes sample entries for various states, such as Virginia, Kentucky, Colorado, and Wyoming, which list elevation, mileposts, grade percentages, and specific warnings about curves or runaway truck ramps. The vendor states the book does not rate passes by difficulty, as conditions vary by vehicle and equipment.

Price and terms

The product page does not list a specific price for the Mountain Directory Ebooks. It mentions that a free demo is available for users to try before buying. No refund or guarantee terms are stated on the page.

Things to check before buying

Verify the specific states covered, as the vendor notes the ebooks cover 22 states but may not include every steep grade in those regions.
Confirm the format compatibility, as the product is a downloadable ebook with interactive map features.
Check if the free demo provides sufficient detail to determine if the information meets your specific route needs.
Review the vendor’s disclaimer that grade percentages may be estimates based on road signs or highway department information.
Consider that the vendor advises using the maps in conjunction with other detailed road maps for navigation.