How close to the curb should your wheels be when parallel parking?
When completing a parallel parking maneuver, the vehicle's wheels should be no more than 12 inches away from the curb. Parking closer to the curb helps to ensure that your vehicle is out of the way of traffic, reducing the risk of it being hit or causing an obstruction.
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