Uphill and Downhill Parking
Parking Uphill:
- Turn your signal on and pull to the curb onto the gutter line or about 6-8 inches from the curb
- Place the vehicle's gear lever in neutral
- Turn the wheels away from the curb one full turn
- Release brake pressure and roll back until the front tire touches the curb
- Place the vehicle's gear lever in park
Pulling away from Uphill parking:
- Place the vehicle's gear lever in drive
- Signal in the direction your pulling away from the curb
- Check your blind spot over your shoulder in the direction your pulling away from the curb
- Release brake pressure and straighten your vehicle's wheels while gradually accelerating
Parking Downhill:
- Turn your signal on and pull to the curb onto the gutter line or about 6-8 inches from the curb
- Place the vehicle's gear lever in neutral
- Turn the wheels towards the curb one full turn
- Release brake pressure and roll forward until the front tire touches the curb
- Place the vehicle's gear lever in park
Pulling away from Downhill parking:
- Place the vehicle's gear lever in reverse
- Release brake pressure and if necessary tap the gas pedal to back 6-8 inches off the curb
- Straighten the vehicle's front wheels
- Place the vehicle's gear lever in drive
- Signal in the direction your pulling away from the curb
- Check your blind spot over your shoulder in the direction your pulling away from the curb
- Turn the steering wheel 1/4 turn in the direction your pulling away from the curb
- Release brake pressure and straighten your vehicle's wheels while gradually accelerating