What else can be done, in addition to placing chocks on heavy vehicles parked on a slope?
Vehicle immobilizations
Explanation
To park a heavy vehicle on a slope safely, it is important to take additional measures to prevent the vehicle from moving. One of the recommended methods is to **rest one of the steering wheels on the curb**. This helps secure the vehicle in case the parking brake fails.
- **Steering wheels**: These are the front wheels of the vehicle, used for steering. By resting them on the curb, a physical barrier is created that prevents the vehicle from moving downhill on the slope.
- On an **uphill slope**, the wheel should be turned towards the center of the road. This means that if the vehicle starts to move, it will head towards the curb, which will stop it.
- On a **downhill slope**, the wheel should be turned outward, towards the curb. This way, if the vehicle moves, the curb will stop it.
These measures are essential to ensure the safety of the vehicle and other road users.
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