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Safe drivingQuestion 271 of 309

Where should your hands usually be on the steering wheel?

  1. At the 12 o'clock position only
  2. At the 6 and 12 o'clock positions
  3. At the 10 and 2 o'clock positions
  4. At the 4 and 8 o'clock positions
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Correct answer: At the 10 and 2 o'clock positions

Keep both hands on the wheel. The 10 and 2 positions give good control.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 5.6 The driver, page 60

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026