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According to the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, the best positions for your hands on the steering wheel are

Correct answer

  • 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock.
  • 10 o'clock and 4 o'clock.
  • 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock.

Explanation

Make sure you grip the steering wheel with both hands. Keep your hands on opposite sides of the steering wheel. According to the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, you should keep your hands at the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions for normal driving. Note: These were the recommended positions for many years. However, with the advent of air bags, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) now recommends keeping your hands no higher than 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock whenever you drive a vehicle with air bags. The driver's-side airbag deploys out of the steering wheel at very high speed. If your hands are at the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions or higher, the deploying air bag could shove your hands into your face, possibly injuring you.

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