Safe driving techniquesQuestion 285 of 318

You park on a slope. What must you do with the front wheels?

  1. Turn them so the front moves toward the curb
  2. Keep them straight
  3. Turn them toward the middle of the road
  4. Turn them away from the curb on every slope
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Correct answer: Turn them so the front moves toward the curb

Apply the parking brake. Turn the front wheels so that any roll of the front of the vehicle goes toward the nearest curb.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 4, Traffic Rules > Stopping and parking > Obligations, page 251

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026