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After you finish parallel parking, what should you do before leaving the vehicle on a hill?
- A.Leave the transmission in neutral
- B.Leave the engine running to hold the vehicle
- C.Set the parking brake and turn the wheels correctly for the grade
- D.Place the wheels straight regardless of the grade
Correct answer
C. Set the parking brake and turn the wheels correctly for the grade
Why
Set the parking brake and position the wheels so the curb would stop the vehicle if it rolled. This protects pedestrians and property if the brakes alone fail to hold.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 7: Parallel Parking · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-154).