Arizona Driving Permit Written Practice Test

What should you do if parked uphill with no curb?

1. a. Turn wheels to the left

2. b. Turn wheels to the right

3. c. Keep wheels straight

4. d. Turn wheels outward

The correct answer is: a. Turn wheels to the left

When parked uphill with no curb, the recommended action is to turn your wheels to the right. This is important because it ensures that if your vehicle were to roll, it would roll off the road rather than into traffic. By turning the wheels in this direction, they will make contact with the ground, creating a natural barrier that helps to stop the car from moving further downhill. If you were parked with a curb, you would turn your wheels toward the curb when parked downhill and away from the curb when parked uphill. However, in the absence of a curb, the key is to ensure that your vehicle is safely positioned to mitigate any potential rolling downhill, making the right turn of wheels the safest choice.