When parking downhill, which wheel orientation is correct?

• A. Away from the curb
• B. Parallel to the curb
• C. Diagonal toward the curb
• D. Toward the curb

Answer: (D)

When you’re parked on a downhill slope, turning the wheels toward the curb is the safest setup. If the brakes ever fail or don’t hold, the front tires will hit the curb and stop the car from rolling into traffic. This position uses the curb as a physical barrier to help keep the vehicle in place. In contrast, turning away from the curb would allow the car to roll into the street, and parking parallel or at a diagonal doesn’t place the tires to catch against the curb the way this method does. Remember to set the parking brake as an additional precaution.