Delaware Driver Education State Practice Test

If you are parking uphill with no curb, where do you turn the wheels?

1. To the left, away from the street

2. To the right, towards where the curb should be

3. Straight, with the road

4. It doesn't matter, any direction is fine

The correct answer is: To the right, towards where the curb should be

When parking uphill without a curb, turning the wheels to the right, towards where the curb should be, is the safest practice. This positioning ensures that if the vehicle rolls away, it will move off the road and into a safe area, rather than rolling into traffic. By directing the front wheels towards the edge of the roadway, you can help prevent the vehicle from endangering other drivers or pedestrians. In contrast, turning the wheels to the left would cause the vehicle to roll into the street if it were to move, creating a hazard. Keeping the wheels straight does not provide any protective barrier, allowing the car a straight path into potential traffic. Thus, the direction of the wheels when parked uphill without a curb is critical for overall safety.