What position should the front wheels be turned to when parking on a downgrade?

When parking on a downgrade, the front wheels should be turned to the right. This positions the wheels toward the curb or roadside, ensuring that if the vehicle were to roll, it would be directed into the curb rather than into the street. This is a critical safety measure that helps prevent potential accidents by providing an additional barrier to rolling away from the parking spot.

When the wheels are turned toward the curb, gravity will cause the car to roll into the curb rather than down the hill, making it less likely that the vehicle will roll into traffic, where it could pose a danger to other drivers or pedestrians. This practice aligns with general parking safety guidelines and is especially significant in areas with significant slopes.

While leaving the wheels straight ahead or turned in other directions may seem reasonable, it does not offer the same level of safety against the vehicle rolling into the street. Therefore, the correct practice is to always turn the wheels to the right when parking downhill.