Vehicle Controls

What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel?

South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: easy.

Answer: Hands at roughly quarter to three give the most control and keep your arms clear of the airbag.

  1. A. Both hands at the top
  2. B. One hand at the bottom
  3. C. At roughly the 'quarter to three' position, one hand each side - correct
  4. D. It does not matter

Explanation

Hands at roughly quarter to three give the most control and keep your arms clear of the airbag.

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