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When parking uphill by a curb, which way should wheels turn?

Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

  1. Straight ahead
  2. Into the curb
  3. Away from the curb ✔

Why: Turn away, then let the vehicle roll back gently until the tire touches the curb. Set the parking brake and leave the transmission in park.

Huh, didn't know that: The curb becomes a backup restraint if the vehicle starts rolling backward.

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The uphill wheels turned away because they needed a little space.
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References

Answer: Away from the curb. Turn away, then let the vehicle roll back gently until the tire touches the curb. Set the parking brake and leave the transmission in park.

  1. California Driver's Handbook, Parking on a Hill www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/navigating-the-roads-cont1
    Headed uphill: Turn your front wheels away from the curb
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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