When parking uphill, in which direction should you turn your wheels?

When parking uphill, you should turn your wheels away from the curb. This practice is crucial for safety, as it ensures that if the vehicle were to roll backward, it would roll into the curb, which acts as a barrier to prevent it from moving further down the hill. Turning the wheels away creates an angle that positions the front tire toward the road rather than the curb itself.

If the vehicle slips, the front tire will catch on the curb, effectively stopping the car from rolling into traffic, which helps prevent potential accidents. This technique is especially important on steeper inclines where the risk of rolling backward is greater.

In contrast, turning the wheels toward the curb (the first option) would not provide any protection against rolling back into the street, and going straight ahead (the third option) or believing it doesn't matter (the fourth option) fails to take into account the necessity of ensuring the vehicle remains secure when parked on an incline.