To keep a proper grip on the steering wheel, you should place
Correct answer
- your left hand at 9 o'clock and your right hand at 1 o'clock.
- your left hand at 11 o'clock and your right hand at 4 o'clock.
- your left hand at 10 o'clock and your right hand at 2 o'clock.
Explanation
Imagine your steering wheel as the face of a clock. For maximum control of your vehicle, the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook recommends that you place your left hand at the 8 o?clock position and your right hand at the 4 o?clock position. (Note: Years ago, the recommended positions were 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock. But those positions can be dangerous in modern cars that are equipped with airbags. The driver's airbag deploys out of the steering wheel at very high speed. If your hands are high on the steering wheel, the deploying airbag might drive your hands into your face or even injure your hands.)
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