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Safe drivingQuestion 147 of 229

Where do you place your hand to turn while backing up and looking behind you?

  1. At the 3 o'clock position
  2. At the 6 o'clock position
  3. At the 9 o'clock position
  4. At the 12 o'clock position
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Correct answer: At the 12 o'clock position

When you turn while backing up, hold the top of the wheel at 12 o'clock.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 5. An Introduction to Driving: One-Hand Steering, page 10

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026