You wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:
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Parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
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Parked on the side of a level roadway and there is no curb.
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Waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
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All of the above.
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Explanation
When parking on a hill, you should turn the wheels away from the curb for uphill parking and toward the curb for downhill parking. This helps to keep your vehicle from rolling into oncoming traffic in the event of a brake failure. Additionally, setting your parking brake will help prevent your vehicle from rolling.
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