Lanes and turnsQuestion 50 of 78
Where do you place your hands on the steering wheel for the best control?
- Both hands at the top of the wheel.
- Left hand at 12 o’clock and right hand at 6 o’clock.
- One hand on the wheel and one on the gear shift.
- Left hand at about 9 o’clock and right hand at about 3 o’clock.
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Correct answer: Left hand at about 9 o’clock and right hand at about 3 o’clock.
The guide says to place your hands at about 9 and 3 o’clock. Use the hand-over-hand method to turn a corner.
Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Steering, page 50
Practice the topic "Lanes and turns"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026