Reversing with car question?

[CharlieH]

I was parking near the curb at my house, and wasn't close enough. I backed up without holding the steering wheel, and notices that it started turning, in which I immediately straightened the wheel and continued on till I had enough space to attempt parking.

I just want to know if there is a problem or if its just normal.
I'm going up hill

 

[Marco]

If you happens to stop not completely straight then when you back up your car will move in the detection it is turned causing the wheel to move as well . So it is normal

 

[Joe]

There's probably nothing wrong with it.

A car's steering stability (understeer, neutral steer, or oversteer) is designed to work with the car going forward. A little weirdness when going backwards can be expected.

Next time you're in a supermarket, watch what the front wheels of your cart do when moving forward. Then, try backing up with it. It's not quite the same thing, but it illustrates the principle nicely.