Tips For Safely Parking On A Hill

You probably never paid much attention to parking on a hill, but you should. It can be a tricky little task to master, but by reading this article and following its instructions, you can do it safely and successfully. You can avoid any possible injuries to yourself or your passengers or any damage to property. Check it out:

 

 

For parking on an uphill incline…

 

  • Get your car parallel to the curb.

 

  • Ensure that if you are about to park, you leave a full car length of space behind you. This way, you will be able to comfortably reverse.

 

  • Apply the brake and put the car in neutral.

 

  • Turn your steering wheel a full turn AWAY FROM the curb.

 

  • Release the brake and let the car roll until it touches the curb, then apply the emergency brake.

 

 

 

For parking on an downhill incline…

 

  • Get your car parallel to the curb.

 

  • Ensure that you leave a full car length of space in front of you, so that your car can roll forward when you’re getting into position.

 

  • Apply the brake and put the car in neutral.

 

  • Turn your steering wheel a full turn TOWARDS the curb.

 

  • Take your foot off the brake and leave the car to roll until its wheel hits the curb. After that, apply the emergency brake.

 

 

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