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Difficulty: EasyParking, Standing, and Stopping Regulations

When parking a vehicle facing downhill on a rural road that has no street curb, in which direction should the driver turn the front wheels?

  1. To the right, toward the edge or shoulder of the roadAnswer
  2. B
    To the left, toward the center of the travel lane
  3. C
    Straight ahead, keeping the tires aligned parallel with the road
  4. D
    Toward whichever direction has the widest paved shoulder area

Answer

The driver should turn the front wheels to the right, toward the edge or shoulder of the road.
When parking downhill on a slope without a curb, turning the front wheels to the right (toward the shoulder/edge of the road) ensures that if the parking brake fails, the vehicle will roll harmlessly off the roadway rather than into moving traffic.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the vehicle's slope orientation and road conditions
The vehicle is parked facing downhill on a street without a raised curb.
Determining downhill versus uphill and checking for a curb specifies the proper safety mechanical stop.
2
Determine the rolling trajectory if brakes fail
Turning the front tires to the right (toward the shoulder) directs the vehicle off the road into the terrain.
Preventing the vehicle from rolling downhill into active traffic lanes is the primary safety objective.

Key Concept

Hill Parking Wheel Placement without a Curb
Estimated Time:45s
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Parking, Standing, and Stopping Regulations

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