Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb?
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Straight ahead.
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Into the curb.
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Parallel to the curb.
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Away from the curb.
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Explanation
When parking downhill next to a curb, you should turn your front wheels into the curb. This helps prevent your vehicle from rolling into traffic if the parking brake fails. By turning the wheels toward the curb, the car will naturally roll toward the curb rather than into the street.
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