You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
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So they face straight ahead.
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Right - toward the side of the road.
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Left - toward the center of the road.
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None of the above.
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Explanation
When parking downhill on a two-way road with no curb, you must turn your front wheels to the right side of the road. This is done so that if the brakes fail, the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road, preventing it from entering the opposing lane of traffic.
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