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Difficulty: EasyParking, Standing, and Stopping Regulations

When parking a vehicle facing uphill on a street with a curb along the right side, in which direction should the front wheels be turned?

  1. Away from the curb (toward the center of the street)Answer
  2. B
    Toward the curb (toward the right sidewalk)
  3. C
    Straight ahead, parallel with the curb
  4. D
    Toward the center of the lane with the parking brake released

Answer

The front wheels should be turned away from the curb (toward the center of the street).
When parking facing uphill along a curb, turning the front wheels away from the curb ensures that if the vehicle starts to roll backward, the back edge of the front tire will catch against the curb and stop the vehicle safely.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the slope direction and curb presence
The vehicle is facing uphill along a street with a curb on the right side.
Determining grade and curb presence establishes the correct wheel turning rule.
2
Select the appropriate wheel angle to catch the curb
Turn the front wheels away from the curb (to the left) so the back of the front tire rests against the curb edge if the vehicle rolls backward.
The curb acts as a natural wheel block preventing rolling into traffic lanes.

Key Concept

Uphill Parking with a Curb
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Parking, Standing, and Stopping Regulations

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