Minnesota Blue Card Practice Test

When parking uphill with a curb, which direction should you turn your wheels?

1. Toward the curb

2. Away from the curb

3. Parallel to the curb

4. In any direction

The correct answer is: Away from the curb

When parking uphill with a curb, the correct practice is to turn your wheels away from the curb. This positioning ensures that if the vehicle were to roll backward due to any unforeseen circumstances, the front tires would catch against the curb, preventing the vehicle from rolling into traffic or causing an accident. This helps secure the vehicle in place and adds a layer of safety. Properly angling the wheels away from the curb not only conforms to traffic regulations in many areas but also exemplifies good driving habits, contributing to overall road safety. Options indicating to turn the wheels toward the curb, parallel to the curb, or in any direction do not provide the same level of vehicle safety and control in an uphill parking scenario. Turning toward the curb could allow the vehicle to roll directly into the road, while parallel positioning does not provide any beneficial resistance against rolling. Turning in any direction lacks the specific strategic planning required for ensuring a vehicle remains securely parked on an incline.