Texas Drivers Ed Written Practice Test

When parking uphill with a curb, what direction should the wheels be turned?

1. Toward the curb

2. Straight ahead

3. Away from the curb

4. To the right

The correct answer is: Away from the curb

When parking uphill with a curb, the wheels should be turned away from the curb. This is to prevent the car from rolling into the curb, which could cause damage to the tires or suspension. Turning the wheels towards the curb (option A) would put the car in danger of rolling into the curb, while turning the wheels straight ahead (option B) would not provide any protection against rolling. Turning the wheels to the right (option D) may also seem like a viable option, but this would lead to the car rolling backwards and potentially into oncoming traffic. Therefore, option C is the best and safest choice when parking uphill with a curb.