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In push/pull steering, where do you start with your hands?

  1. At 10 and 2 o'clock only
  2. At 12 and 6 o'clock
  3. At 9 and 3 o'clock, or 8 and 4
  4. At 11 and 1 o'clock
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Correct answer: At 9 and 3 o'clock, or 8 and 4

Start at 9 and 3, or 8 and 4. Do not cross your hands over the middle of the wheel.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 5. An Introduction to Driving: Hand-to-Hand Steering (Push/Pull), page 9

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026