Class 7 Coach
Safe drivingQuestion 162 of 235

For the best control, where do you put your hands on the steering wheel?

  1. Left hand near 11 o’clock. Right hand near 1 o’clock.
  2. Left hand near 9 o’clock. Right hand near 3 o’clock.
  3. Left hand near 7 o’clock. Right hand near 5 o’clock.
  4. Both hands near 12 o’clock.
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Correct answer: Left hand near 9 o’clock. Right hand near 3 o’clock.

Think of the wheel as a clock face. The left hand goes near 9 and the right hand goes near 3.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Steering, page 50

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026