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ParkingQuestion 233 of 310

You park a manual transmission car on a hill. Which gear do you use?

  1. Neutral, with the parking brake on
  2. Park, with the parking brake off
  3. Top gear, with the parking brake on
  4. Reverse or low gear, with the parking brake on
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Correct answer: Reverse or low gear, with the parking brake on

A manual car goes in reverse or low gear when you park on a hill. You also set the parking brake firmly.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Parking on a hill or incline, page 88

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026