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Safe drivingQuestion 237 of 288

Where should your left hand be on the wheel while you back up?

  1. At the bottom of the wheel.
  2. At the top centre of the wheel.
  3. At the left side of the wheel.
  4. On the gear shift.
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Correct answer: At the top centre of the wheel.

This position helps you steer while you look behind you.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Backing, page 107

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026