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ParkingQuestion 84 of 229

You park uphill next to a curb. How do you turn your front wheels?

  1. Toward the curb
  2. Away from the curb
  3. Straight ahead
  4. Toward the center of the lane, then brake
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Correct answer: Away from the curb

Turn the wheels away from the curb and let the vehicle roll back a few inches. The wheel should gently touch the curb.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 6. Navigating the Roads: Parking on a Hill, page 27

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026