You're parking on the left, facing downhill. You apply the parking brake firmly. What further safety precautions should you take? Mark one answer
A Keep your wheels straight and select fifth gear
B Keep your wheels straight and select neutral
C Turn your wheels to the left and select reverse gear
D Turn your wheels to the right and select reverse gear
Answer:C
You're parking on the left, facing downhill. You apply the parking brake firmly. What further safety precautions should you take? Mark one answer
A Keep your wheels straight and select fifth gear B Keep your wheels straight and select neutral C Turn your wheels to the left and select reverse gear D Turn your wheels to the right and select reverse gear
Explanation: Turning the wheels to the left will ensure that if the vehicle rolls forward, it will immediately contact the kerb. The use of reverse gear will help by using the resistance of the engine to prevent the vehicle from rolling forwards should the parking brake fail.