A burnout is a maneuver in which the driver of a motor vehicle deliberately spins the vehicle’s wheels while keeping it stationary, resulting in tire smoke and a burning smell. It is often done as a form of entertainment or to show off the vehicle’s power.
Burnouts can be performed with either a manual or automatic transmission. However, it is generally easier to do a burnout with a manual transmission, as the driver has more control over the vehicle’s wheels. Nonetheless, it is possible to do a burnout with an automatic transmission by following the steps below:
