To hold the steering wheel, especially in turns, you should keep
Correct answer
- your left hand at the 9 o'clock position and your right hand at the 3 o'clock position.
- your left hand at the 11 o'clock position and your right hand at the 4 o'clock position.
- your left hand at the 8 o'clock position and your right hand at the 2 o'clock position.
Explanation
Keeping your hands on opposite sides of the steering wheel facilitates quick turns. When driving a modern vehicle equipped with airbags, place your left hand at about the 9 o'clock position and your right hand at about the 3 o'clock position. If your hands are higher than that when the driver's side airbag deploys, it could shove your hands into your face or even injure your hands.
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