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Maine Class C Permit Practice Test
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What space does the Maine handbook advise leaving between your chest and the steering wheel while still reaching the controls comfortably?
Correct answer: About 10 inches
Why
The handbook advises leaving 10 inches between the chest and steering wheel for airbag deployment. Sit upright, see the road clearly and keep the pedals and wheel within comfortable reach. This is seating guidance, not a statutory clearance measurement. Follow the vehicle’s adjustment instructions and wear the safety belt.
Verified against Maine Driver License Manual and Motorist Handbook, Rev. 4/24 · Seat position and airbag distance · p. 39
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