Delaware Driver Education State Practice Test

When parking uphill, which direction should you turn your wheels?

1. To the left, away from the curb

2. To the right, towards the curb

3. Straight, parallel to the road

4. To the left, towards the curb

The correct answer is: To the left, away from the curb

When parking uphill, you should turn your wheels to the left, away from the curb. This position is crucial for safety reasons. By turning the wheels to the left, if the vehicle were to roll due to gravity, it would roll off the road and away from traffic, reducing the risk of an accident. Furthermore, ensuring that the tires are positioned in this manner when parked on an incline helps to stabilize the vehicle and prevents it from moving downhill if the parking brake were to fail. This practice aligns with defensive driving strategies, emphasizing proactive measures to enhance vehicle security while parked. Turning the wheels towards the curb or parallel to the road does not provide the same level of safety and can result in the vehicle rolling into oncoming traffic if it loses traction.