(115/200) When parked downhill on a road WITH a curb, the front wheels should be turned:

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Parallel to the curb Toward the curb (right) Away from the curb (left) Straight ahead

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In Alberta, when parking on a hill, the direction you turn your front wheels depends on whether there is a curb and whether you are facing uphill or downhill. According to the Alberta Driver's Guide, when parking downhill with a curb, turn your front wheels toward the curb (to the right). This ensures that if your vehicle rolls, the wheels will contact the curb and stop the vehicle, preventing it from rolling into traffic.

Correct Answer Analysis

Correct Answer: Toward the curb (right)

The correct answer is 'Toward the curb (right)'. When parked downhill with a curb, turning the front wheels toward the curb means that if the vehicle starts to roll, the front tire will hit the curb, acting as a physical barrier to stop the vehicle. This is the standard rule taught in Alberta for downhill parking with a curb.

Wrong Options Analysis

Option: Parallel to the curb

Turning the wheels parallel to the curb does not provide any additional safety measure. If the vehicle rolls, it will continue straight down the hill without any obstruction, potentially causing an accident.

Option: Away from the curb (left)

Turning the wheels away from the curb is the correct procedure when parking uphill with a curb, not downhill. If you do this while parked downhill, the vehicle would roll away from the curb and into the road, increasing the risk of collision.

Option: Straight ahead

Leaving the wheels straight ahead does not use the curb as a safety stop. In the event of brake failure or rolling, the vehicle would continue straight down the hill, potentially into traffic or pedestrians.

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(115/200) When parked downhill on a road WITH a curb, the front wheels should be turned:

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