New York DMV Written Practice Exam

When parking uphill on a street with a curb, turning your wheels away from the curb is the proper action to take. This is crucial for safety reasons; should the vehicle start to roll, it will roll away from the curb and into the street rather than down the hill. This action helps prevent accidents and minimizes the risk of the car gaining speed or colliding with other vehicles or obstacles. In contrast, turning the wheels toward the curb could lead to the vehicle potentially rolling into the street if it were to slip or roll. Leaving the wheels straight would also be unsafe, as the car would not be directed in any way to prevent it from rolling downhill. Turning the wheels in the opposite direction of traffic does not apply in this context, as it does not provide any additional safety benefits when parked on a slope. Thus, ensuring that the wheels are turned away from the curb when parked uphill is a key safety measure.