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The hill section offers gradients of 5 %, 12 % and 30 %. The roadway with 12 % gradient can be irrigated so that start-up tests with low friction are possible (µ-low). The permissible axle load is 10 t.
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The hill section is located at the edge of the test site. Via the access road to FTL&nbso;GmbH Film + Test Location it is located on the left hand side.
Parameter
| Surface | Asphalt | ||
| Slope [%] | 5 | 12 | 30 |
| Lateral inclination [%] | 2,5 | 1 | 1 |
| Length of constant slope [m] | 26 | 85 | 20 |
| Constant width [m] | 6,5 | 6,6 | 5 |
| µ-low surface | Avertol | ||
| Water level [mm] | < 2 | ||
| Diameter turning area [m] | 19 | ||
| Maximum load per axle [t] | 10 | ||