Drivers are realising cars have 'hidden' bonus feature to prevent accidents

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Drivers are realising cars have 'hidden' bonus feature to prevent accidents
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DRIVERS are only just realising their cars have a hidden bonus feature – and it could prevent costly accidents. Hill starts can catch out even well-seasoned motorists – but this nifty s…

Make sure the car is in Park, and when you want to pull forward, shift into Drive mode.

Usually an automatic will move on it's own without pressing on the gas, but if you are parked on a steep hill, you will need to apply some pressure to the accelerator. It is important to note that hill assist only engages for a few seconds, and a vehicle will still roll backwards if the driver relies on it too heavily.

If you find yourself rolling back the best thing to do is stay calm and put on your handbrake again - this will always stop your car moving.Citroen, Ford, and Mercedes all made the cut - is yours on the list?

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