Florida Class E Drivers License Practice Test

Which way should you turn your wheels when parking downhill?

1. Turn wheels away from the curb.

2. Turn wheels to the right.

3. Turn wheels to the left.

4. Turn wheels to the curb.

The correct answer is: Turn wheels to the curb.

When parking downhill, the correct action is to turn your wheels towards the curb. This way, if your vehicle were to roll, the front tires would make contact with the curb and help to prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic. This practice is crucial for safety, as it minimizes the risk of an accident caused by a runaway vehicle. If you were to turn the wheels away from the curb, the vehicle could roll into traffic if it were to accidentally move. Similarly, turning the wheels to the right or left without considering the curb does not effectively provide the necessary safety measures against this risk. Therefore, turning the wheels towards the curb is the most responsible and safest choice when parking downhill.