Delaware Driver Education State Practice Test

Which of the following is a false statement about parking on inclines?

1. Always turn the wheels to the curb

2. Turn the wheels away from the curb

3. Keep wheels straight if no curb

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: Always turn the wheels to the curb

When parking on an incline, the correct approach depends on whether you are parking facing uphill or downhill and whether there is a curb. Turning the wheels is critical for preventing the vehicle from rolling into traffic if the parking brake fails. With the statement regarding always turning the wheels to the curb: this is not entirely accurate. When parking uphill with a curb, the correct method is to turn the front wheels away from the curb. This allows the rear of the car to roll back into the curb, helping to prevent it from moving into the street. Therefore, saying one should 'always' turn the wheels to the curb oversimplifies the rules and can lead to unsafe parking practices, as it does not account for the proper technique required when parking uphill.