Class E General Knowledge Question #8/50
When parking on hills, your front wheels should be
Select a letter to choose your answer.
A
Turned the same way that the front wheels are turned on the car parked behind you.
B Pointed straight ahead, so that if your vehicle moves, it will stay straight.
C
Turned so that if your vehicle starts to move, it will roll away from traffic or into the curb.



Answer :

When parking on hills, your front wheels should be turned in a specific direction to ensure safety and prevent your vehicle from rolling. Here's what you should do:

1. Answer: The correct option is C:
- Explanation: When parking on hills, you should turn your front wheels so that if your vehicle starts to move, it will roll away from traffic or into the curb. This is a safety measure to prevent your vehicle from rolling into traffic or downhill in case the parking brake fails.

Remember:
- If parking uphill with a curb, turn your front wheels away from the curb (option C).
- If parking downhill, turn your front wheels towards the curb (opposite of option C).
- If parking uphill without a curb, turn your front wheels to the right.
- If parking downhill without a curb, turn your front wheels to the left.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure your vehicle remains secure when parked on hills.

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