It is a tad tricky, youre fighting instinct with what you need to do.. First time wheeling with Adam going down a muddy hill that you had to turn the Jeep didnt want to turn cause I was riding the breaks and sliding. Once I told myself to let off the gas and let the Jeep do its thing it caught traction and turned avoiding the tree straight ahead.. Ive became really comfortable using the gas/brake with both feet, I taught myself when I was younger going from manual to auto's often.. I never used hill assist, couldnt even tell you how to use it hahaha.. Still looks llike a great time and even better learning experience, you will find yourself finding ways to go wheeling from this point forward, trust us!!