When parking uphill without a curb, which wheel direction helps prevent rolling into traffic?

• A. Turn wheels toward the edge of the road to prevent rolling into traffic.
• B. Turn wheels away from the edge of the road.
• C. Turn wheels toward the curb.
• D. Leave wheels straight.

Answer: (A)

When parking uphill without a curb, turning the wheels toward the edge of the road is the safest choice. Without a curb to block a moving car, you want the tires aimed toward the roadside so that, if the vehicle begins to roll, gravity will carry it toward the shoulder rather than into traffic. This uses the road edge as a natural barrier and reduces the chance of the car ending up in the travel lanes. Leaving the wheels straight or turning them toward the center of the road could allow the vehicle to roll into traffic, which is riskier.