Here’s some advice from the California DMV on how to park safely on steep hills. A fleet driver who learned how to drive growing up in a flatland region – for instance, flat-as-a-pancake Lubbock, Texas – may not have established these driving habits like a driver who grew up in hilly San Francisco. So you may want to pass this advice along to your drivers as a friendly reminder to take extra precautions when parking on a steep incline.
Parking Downhill With a Curb
- Stop your vehicle about 6 to 8 inches from the curb.
- Shift to neutral and allow the vehicle to roll forward slowly, controlling speed with the brake.
- As the vehicle moves, quickly turn the steering wheel toward the curb.
- Stop when the front right wheel touches the curb, or when the wheel is 4 to 6 inches on the shoulder.
- Set the parking brake, shift into park, and release the foot brake.
- Shut off the engine.
When parking downhill on a street without a curb, turn the wheels clockwise so the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.
Parking Uphill With a Curb
- Stop the vehicle about 6 to 8 inches from the curb.
- Shift to neutral and let up a little on the brake. At the same time, turn the steering wheel away from the curb. Allow the vehicle to roll backward slowly, controlling speed with the brake.
- Stop when the back part of the front right tire touches the curb.
- Set the parking brake, shift to park, and release the foot brake.
- Shut off the engine.
When parking uphill on a street without a curb, turn the steering wheel clockwise, so the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.
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