California Car / Permit practice question · Parking & Stopping
When you park facing uphill next to a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
Answer choices
- Away from the curb— Correct answer
- Toward the curb
- Straight ahead
- In whichever direction is easiest
Why this is the answer
When parking uphill next to a curb, turn your front wheels away from the curb, toward the center of the road. Let the vehicle roll back a few inches so the front wheel gently touches the curb, and set the parking brake. Turning toward the curb is the downhill rule, so check the slope first.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Parking on Hills
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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