Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're parking your car facing uphill with a kerb on your left. You apply the parking brake. What else should you do for added security?

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Leave the front wheels turned to the left, with the vehicle in first gear

Leave the front wheels turned to the left, with the vehicle in reverse gear

Leave the front wheels turned to the right, with the vehicle in first gear

Leave the front wheels turned to the right, with the vehicle in reverse gear

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Leave the front wheels turned to the right, with the vehicle in first gearThis was the right answer

Should the parking brake fail, the use of first gear will help to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards. By turning the front wheels to the right, they'll travel the shortest distance before running against the kerb. This will reduce the potential for the vehicle to move any further.

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Rule 252Highway Code rule · On a hill, secure the car with the parking brake, the appropriate gear and wheels turned so unintended rolling reaches the kerb.

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