Driving maneuvers
Hill parking
Master hill parking with proper wheel positioning. Learn the differences between uphill and downhill parking.
Why Wheel Position Matters
Correct wheel positioning prevents your vehicle from rolling into traffic if the brakes fail.
Uphill vs Downhill
When parked uphill with a curb, turn wheels away from curb. When downhill, turn toward the curb. Without a curb, always turn toward the side of the road.
Key points
- 01Uphill with curb: turn wheels away from curb
- 02Downhill with curb: turn wheels toward curb
- 03No curb: turn wheels toward edge of road
- 04Always set parking brake
Pro tips
- Let the vehicle roll slightly until wheels touch curb
- Set parking brake before releasing foot brake
- Put automatic transmission in Park
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not turning wheels at all
- Turning wheels wrong direction
- Forgetting to set parking brake
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