When parking uphill on a street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

When parking uphill on a street with a curb, you should turn your front wheels away from the curb. This practice is crucial for safety because it ensures that if your vehicle begins to roll, it will roll back into the curb rather than into the street.

By turning the wheels away from the curb, you create a situation where the front of the vehicle tilts down slightly, and if it were to move, the back end would swing toward the street, allowing the front wheels to catch and stop against the curb. This action significantly reduces the risk of the vehicle rolling into traffic, which could lead to accidents.

Proper wheel positioning is an essential element of safe parking practices and contributes to overall road safety for all users.