When parking on a hill with a curb, which wheel-turning rule is recommended?

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When you park on a hill, the direction you point the front wheels uses the curb as a safety stop if the vehicle starts to move. The idea is to steer the wheels so that gravity would make the car roll into the curb rather than into traffic, if the brakes fail. So, uphill you turn the front wheels toward the curb, and downhill you turn them away from the curb. Always set the parking brake as well to add another layer of protection. This setup helps ensure the car is contained by the curb rather than becoming a risk to other road users.