What is the recommended method for holding the steering wheel?

• A. With your fingers (but not your thumbs) wrapped around it
• B. With your thumbs wrapped around the wheel
• C. With your palms pressed against the wheel from behind
• D. With one hand on top and the other at the bottom

Answer: (A)

Holding the steering wheel with your fingers curled around the rim while keeping your thumbs off the wheel gives you a strong, responsive grip that doesn't obstruct the airbag or get in the way of quick moves. This position provides good leverage and makes it easier to make small, precise corrections to stay on course. It also reduces the chance of finger injuries if the wheel jerks or the airbag deploys.

Wrapping the thumbs around the wheel can trap fingers and increase injury risk during a collision or airbag deployment, and makes it harder to move your hands quickly and safely. Placing the palms against the wheel from behind removes your direct grip on the rim, which weakens control and makes steering less precise. Having one hand on top and the other bottom creates an uneven grip and is not as stable for smooth, continuous steering.