If you are parking uphill with a curb, what should you do with the wheels?

• A. Turn wheels away from the curb.
• B. Turn wheels toward the curb.
• C. Set the parking brake and leave wheels straight.
• D. Turn wheels toward the road center.

Answer: (A)

When parking uphill with a curb, you want to position the wheels so the curb can help stop the car if it starts to move. Turning the wheels away from the curb puts the front tires toward the center of the road. If the car slips or the parking brake fails and it rolls backward, the wheel will contact the curb and stop the vehicle, preventing it from rolling into traffic. This setup uses the curb as a barrier to keep the car in place. Always apply the parking brake as well for extra security.