You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
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Towards the center of the road.
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So they face straight ahead.
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Towards the side of the road.
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None of the above.
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Explanation
When parking uphill on a two-way road without a curb, you should turn your front wheels toward the side of the road (to the right). If your vehicle's brakes fail, turning the wheels to the right will direct the vehicle off the road, away from traffic, which minimizes the risk of an accident.
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