Safe drivingQuestion 135 of 215

What is the smallest safe distance between you and the driver's airbag?

  1. 5 cm (2 inches)
  2. 10 cm (4 inches)
  3. 25 cm (10 inches)
  4. 50 cm (20 inches)
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Correct answer: 25 cm (10 inches)

The airbag needs space to inflate. Sit at least 25 cm from the centre of the steering wheel.

Source: Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Yukon, © 2022), Chapter 2, Seat, page 13

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026