How to Drive Downhill Like a Pro – Driving Instructor Explains

Jacqueline will go through how to drive downhill with an automatic transmission in this learn to drive series. She will also share her best tips for driving downhill safely as a new driver.

If you are living in a city, chances are that there are some hills. So, it’s very important that you know how to drive uphill and downhill properly. If you don’t, you can burn out your brakes.

The general idea is that you want the vehicle to do much of the work when driving down a hill, this is generally achieved by using specific gears. You will also need to watch your speed and start braking in time to come to a safe stop.