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ParkingQuestion 86 of 229

You park on a hill with no curb. Which way do you turn the wheels?

  1. To the left
  2. Straight ahead
  3. Toward the center of the road
  4. To the right
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Correct answer: To the right

With the wheels turned right, the vehicle rolls away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.

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