Massachusetts Permit Practice Test

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When parallel parked on a downhill slope, the front of the wheels should:

  1. Be straight

  2. Point towards the curb

  3. Point away from the curb

  4. Be turned to the right

The correct answer is: Point towards the curb

When parallel parking on a downhill slope, the correct procedure is to turn the front wheels towards the curb. This technique is crucial for safety, as it helps prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic if the parking brake were to fail. If the vehicle were to move, the turned wheels would make contact with the curb, stopping the car from rolling further into the road. In contrast, keeping the wheels straight or pointing them away from the curb would increase the risk of the vehicle rolling into oncoming traffic in the event of brake failure. Therefore, turning the wheels towards the curb is the safest and most effective practice for parking on a downhill slope.

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