Which way should your front wheels be turned when parked uphill next to a curb?
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Toward the curb.
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Parallel to the curb.
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Away from the curb.
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None of the above.
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Explanation
When parked uphill next to a curb, you should turn your front wheels away from the curb. This positioning helps ensure that if your vehicle starts to roll, the wheels will turn toward the curb and stop the vehicle from moving into traffic.
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