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Rest a steered wheel against the kerb and turn it towards the centre of the carriageway.
Rest a steered wheel against the kerb with the wheels turned towards the centre of the carriageway. This is an alternative to purpose-made chocks, not a requirement to use both or stones. On a downhill gradient the wheels face outwards. These additional measures do not replace the other duties when leaving the seat.
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Rest a steered wheel against the kerb and turn it towards the centre of the carriageway.
Turn the wheels outwards, as on a downhill gradient.
Use stones or branches as chocks.
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