ParkingQuestion 233 of 328

You park on a downhill slope. Which way do you turn the front wheels?

  1. Toward the road
  2. Straight ahead
  3. Away from the curb to the left
  4. Toward the right side of the road
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Correct answer: Toward the right side of the road

If the brakes fail, the wheels then guide the vehicle to the curb and not into traffic.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Parking along roadways, Parking on a hill

Practice parking

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026