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Safe drivingQuestion 231 of 412

Where should you put your hands on the steering wheel if it has no airbag?

  1. 12 o'clock together
  2. Inside the wheel
  3. 6 o'clock together
  4. 9 and 3 o'clock, or 10 and 2 o'clock
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Correct answer: 9 and 3 o'clock, or 10 and 2 o'clock

Hands at equal height on the outside of the wheel give the best control.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 5, See-think-do, page 72

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026