Parking and stoppingQuestion 160 of 296

You park facing uphill on a road with a curb. In which direction do you turn the front wheels?

  1. Toward the curb
  2. Away from the curb
  3. Straight ahead
  4. Toward the centre of the road, then back
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Correct answer: Away from the curb

On an uphill slope with a curb, turn the wheels away from the curb. If the car rolls back, the curb stops it.

Source: Using the Road Regulations (N.S. Reg. 230/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 146, Manner of parking motor vehicle, page 72

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026