Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
What is the proper procedure for parking on a hill facing uphill with a curb?
- ATurn your wheels sharply to the left and set the parking brake.
- BTurn your wheels sharply to the right and set the parking brake.
- CKeep your wheels straight and set the parking brake.
- DTurn your wheels slightly to the right and put the car in neutral.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Turn your wheels sharply to the left and set the parking brake.
When parking uphill with a curb, turning your wheels sharply to the left ensures that if the parking brake fails, the car will roll back into the curb, preventing it from rolling into traffic.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Turning wheels to the right would cause the car to roll into traffic if the brake fails.
- C. Keeping wheels straight offers no protection if the parking brake fails.
- D. Putting the car in neutral is unsafe; the parking brake and proper wheel direction are essential.
Uphill Parking with Curb
When parking on an uphill grade next to a curb, turn the front wheels to direct the vehicle into the curb if it were to roll.
- Turn front wheels sharply to the left.
- Allow the vehicle to roll back slightly until the right front wheel gently rests against the curb.
- Set the parking brake.
- This prevents the vehicle from rolling into traffic if the brake fails.
Memory trick: Uphill with a curb, turn left you must; downhill or no curb, turn right for trust.