If you find yourself with a parking spot on a steep hill, you might worry about your brakes. Here's everything you need to know before you pull in.

Q. When I am parked on a hill, it is really hard to get the car out of park and into reverse or drive. What could this be and is it expensive? A. The issue is most likely a worn parking pawl. The p… ...

Q. When I am parked on a hill, it is really hard to get the car out of park and into reverse or drive. What could this be and is it expensive? A. The issue is most likely a worn parking pawl. The p… ...

When parking facing uphill, turn your wheels away from the curb. Also, you can add extra security by letting your car roll slowly up against the curb to use it as a block.

QUESTION: Is it true that parallel parking is still part of the required driving test? I heard that it was, but I’m not sure I believe that it is.

If you find yourself with a parking spot on a steep hill, you might worry about your brakes. Here's everything you need to know before you pull in.