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What is the correct steering-wheel direction when parking uphill beside a kerb in Northern Ireland?

The Highway Code recommends turning the steering wheel away from the kerb when parking uphill.

Rule 252 also recommends firmly applying the handbrake and selecting a forward gear in a manual car. When facing downhill, turn towards the kerb and select reverse gear. In an automatic, use Park. These precautions reduce the risk of a vehicle rolling into traffic.

Source / reference: nidirect — Waiting and parking (238–252) · checked 6 November 2026

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