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Safe driving and emergenciesQuestion 273 of 296

Which hand positions are right for the steering wheel?

  1. Twelve and six
  2. Both hands at the bottom
  3. Ten and two, or nine and three
  4. One hand at the top, one hand in the lap
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Correct answer: Ten and two, or nine and three

Keep your hands apart on the upper part of the wheel. Hold it firmly, but do not grip too tightly.

Source: Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook (Service Nova Scotia, 2000, reprinted with revisions to 2017), Chapter 4, Safety: Steering, page 122

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026