How To Park On A Hill

Parking on a hill is not the same as parking on flat roadways. There are vital steps to take when you park a car to ensure the safety of your car, but more importantly pedestrians and other motorists. The first step to parking on a hill is to find a spot large enough for your car and in a legal location away from fire hydrants, no parking signs, mailboxes, and other obstacles that would limit where you can park. Once you have successfully found a spot and maneuvered into it, recognize if your front end is pointing down the hill or up the hill. 

Down the Hill- If you are pointing down the hill, turn your wheels so that they are pointing towards the curb. If you happen to roll your car will simply roll into the curb and prevent your car from rolling. After your wheels are turned, apply the parking brake. This is either a lever in the center console or a small pedal in the driver's footwell. Once engaged, turn off the car. 

Up the Hill- If you are pointing up the hill, turn your wheels so that they are pointing away from the curb. A simple phrase to remember this is “Up, Up, and Away”. If your car happens to roll it will simply roll into the curb. After your wheels are turned, apply the parking brake. This is either a lever in the center console or a small pedal in the driver's footwell. Once engaged, turn off the vehicle and enjoy wherever you are parking in that location for.