Do you need to use Park when stopping on a hill in an automatic?

In an automatic car is it necessary to use the Park position when sitting on a hill temporarily?

Asked on 14 May 2024 by DESY WILLIAMSON

Answered by Craig Cheetham

An automatic car will hold itself on a hill, though will sometimes require some throttle input. Regardless, it makes sense to use the car's parking brake as good practice.

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