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On a hill with no curb, which way should wheels point?

Turn them right, away from the road center.

  1. Right, away from road center ✔
  2. Left, toward road center
  3. Straight downhill

Why: With no curb, turn the wheels right so a rolling vehicle moves away from the center of the road. Also set the parking brake.

Huh, didn't know that: This no-curb direction applies whether the vehicle faces uphill or downhill.

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Without a curb, the wheels still knew the right thing to do.
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References

Answer: Right, away from road center. With no curb, turn the wheels right so a rolling vehicle moves away from the center of the road. Also set the parking brake.

  1. California Driver's Handbook, Parking on a Hill www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/navigating-the-roads-cont1
    when there is no curb: Turn the wheels to the right
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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