no in most places
Always turn your wheel to the curb, facing up or down hill; this allows for the car to roll out of the street in a worst-case scenario.
When parking near a curb while facing uphill, you should turn your front wheels away from the curb. This way, if the vehicle rolls, it will roll back into the curb and stop, preventing it from rolling into traffic. Always remember to set the parking brake as an additional safety measure.
Towars the side that there would normally be a curve, or the side where no traffic is coming through.
12
toward the curb
Turn the wheels to the left or opposite the curb. That way, if for any reason your car begins to roll, the momentum should be stopped by the curb. Also, if you turned it incorrectly to the right or toward the curb, your car would swing out into traffic in the event that it began to roll.
When parking on a steep hill, always turn your front wheels toward the curb if you're facing downhill, or away from the curb if you're facing uphill. This ensures that if your vehicle rolls, it will be directed into the curb and not into traffic. Additionally, engage your parking brake to prevent any movement. Make sure to keep your vehicle in gear or in "Park" mode for extra security.
Turn the wheels to the left or opposite the curb. That way, if for any reason your car begins to roll, the momentum should be stopped by the curb. Also, if you turned it incorrectly to the right or toward the curb, your car would swing out into traffic in the event that it began to roll.
Usually 12 inches or less.
When parking on a sloping driveway, you should turn your front wheels toward the curb if you're facing downhill, and away from the curb if you're facing uphill. This helps prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic if the brakes fail. Additionally, always engage the parking brake to provide extra security.
Max is 18in from curb.
Although it may vary from pace to place usually you must be within 12 in from the curb