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Safe drivingQuestion 190 of 229

If you can still control the vehicle, how far should you sit from the airbag cover?

  1. At least 3 inches
  2. At least 6 inches
  3. At least 10 inches
  4. At least 20 inches
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Correct answer: At least 10 inches

Measure from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 8. Safe Driving: Air Bags, page 67

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026