When parking on a street, how should the wheels be positioned?

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When parking on a street, how should the wheels be positioned?

The wheels should be parallel to the curb with the wheels straight. This position keeps the car neatly in line with the curb, minimizes the chance of it rolling into traffic if brakes slip, and reduces the chance of blocking or obstructing the lane. Turning wheels toward traffic or away from traffic can cause the car to move into the roadway if it starts to roll, and a 45-degree angle sticks out into the travel lane, creating a hazard. Keeping wheels straight and parallel to the curb is the safest, standard way to park on a street.

The wheels should be parallel to the curb with the wheels straight. This position keeps the car neatly in line with the curb, minimizes the chance of it rolling into traffic if brakes slip, and reduces the chance of blocking or obstructing the lane. Turning wheels toward traffic or away from traffic can cause the car to move into the roadway if it starts to roll, and a 45-degree angle sticks out into the travel lane, creating a hazard. Keeping wheels straight and parallel to the curb is the safest, standard way to park on a street.

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