Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You park facing uphill and apply the parking brake. As an added precaution, you should also leave the car in gear. Which would be the most appropriate gear to select?

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Reverse

First

Neutral

Fourth

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By leaving the car in gear, the engine will help to prevent the vehicle from rolling. When parking facing uphill, select first gear. This will maximise the resistance from the engine if the parking brake should fail.

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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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