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ParkingQuestion 85 of 229

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

  1. Into the curb, to the right
  2. Away from the curb
  3. Straight ahead
  4. Toward the center of the road
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Correct answer: Into the curb, to the right

If the brakes fail, the curb stops the vehicle from rolling into the street.

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