When you park ________, turn your front wheels toward the curb.
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facing downhill
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facing uphill
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on a level road
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facing away from the curb
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Explanation
When you park facing downhill, you should turn your front wheels toward the curb to prevent your vehicle from rolling into traffic if the parking brake fails. Turning the wheels toward the curb helps ensure that if your vehicle starts to move, it will roll into the curb rather than into the street.
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