Parking and hillsQuestion 408 of 412

You have a standard transmission and park facing downhill. Which gear do you leave it in?

  1. First gear
  2. Reverse
  3. Neutral
  4. Second gear
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Correct answer: Reverse

Facing downhill, reverse works against the roll. Also set the parking brake.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 4, Rules of the road: Parking tips and rules, page 58

Practice parking and hills

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026