Safe drivingQuestion 153 of 215

Where should you put your hands on the steering wheel?

  1. At the 12 position together
  2. Inside the wheel, near the centre
  3. At the 10 and 2 positions
  4. At the 9 and 3 positions
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Correct answer: At the 9 and 3 positions

This is best when the wheel has an air bag. An air bag could throw hands at the face from 10 and 2.

Source: Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Yukon, © 2022), Chapter 5, See-think-do, Controlling the wheel, page 72

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026