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Difficulty: MediumParking, Standing, and Stopping Regulations

A driver is parking a passenger vehicle facing uphill along the right-hand side of a two-way street that has a standard concrete curb. To prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic if the parking brake fails, in which direction should the front wheels be turned?

  1. Away from the curb (turned to the left)Answer
  2. B
    Toward the curb (turned to the right)
  3. C
    Straight ahead parallel to the curb
  4. D
    Toward the center of the roadway at a 90-degree angle

Answer

The front wheels should be turned away from the curb (to the left) so that the back of the front tire rolls into and rests against the curb edge.
When facing uphill along a curb, turning the front wheels away from the curb (left) uses the curb as a physical block. If the brakes fail, the back of the front tire will roll backward against the curb wall, preventing the vehicle from sliding down the street.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the direction of the incline and the presence of a curb.
The vehicle is parked facing uphill alongside a continuous concrete curb.
Hill parking safety depends on using gravity and the physical barrier of the curb as a backstop.
2
Select the proper wheel orientation for an uphill curb scenario.
Turn the front wheels away from the curb (to the left) and let the vehicle roll back slightly until the rear edge of the front tire touches the curb.
If the parking brake slips or fails, gravity will roll the car backward, causing the tire to bind against the curb instead of rolling down the street.

Key Concept

Hill Parking Wheel Position Rules with Curbs
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Parking, Standing, and Stopping Regulations

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