When parked on any hill, always set your parking brake and:
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Leave your vehicle in gear or in the 'park' position.
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Leave your vehicle in neutral.
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Keep your front wheels parallel to the road.
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Turn your wheels away from the curb or edge of the road.
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Explanation
Setting your parking brake ensures that the vehicle remains stationary, even if the transmission’s holding mechanism were to fail. Additionally, leaving the vehicle in gear (for manual transmissions) or in the 'park' position (for automatic transmissions) provides extra security.
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