Which hand positions on the steering wheel does the manual recommend?
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A.
One hand resting at 12 o'clock is preferred
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B.
12 and 6 o'clock, or 11 and 5 o'clock
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C.
10 and 4 o'clock, or 7 and 5 o'clock
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D.
9 and 3 o'clock, or 8 and 4 o'clock Correct
The answer is "9 and 3 o'clock, or 8 and 4 o'clock"
The manual recommends holding the wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock, whichever is more comfortable. Both keep your arms clear of the airbag deployment path and reduce the chance of overcorrecting during an emergency steering move. Answer C is where drivers land when they recall the older 10-and-2 recommendation and adjust it slightly rather than using the current guidance.
The traps in the wrong answers
A. One hand resting at 12 o'clock is preferred
The manual expects both hands on the wheel. Reflects a casual driving habit the manual warns against for both control and airbag safety.
B. 12 and 6 o'clock, or 11 and 5 o'clock
The manual does not list a top-and-bottom grip. Assumes the top-and-bottom hold taught in older training remains current guidance.
C. 10 and 4 o'clock, or 7 and 5 o'clock
These positions are not what the manual lists. Recalls the older 10-and-2 recommendation and modifies it slightly rather than using the current guidance.
This question tests your knowledge of Defensive Driving in Pennsylvania. Source: Pennsylvania Driver Manual, "Steering Your Way Out of an Emergency," p.60..
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