Parking and hillsQuestion 409 of 412

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

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

Facing uphill, first gear holds the car. The same gear is used on level ground.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026