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Think of the steering wheel as a clock face. Where does the Vermont manual recommend placing your hands for normal driving?
One neutral steering wheel is surrounded by all twelve clock numbers. There are no hands, highlighted numbers or grip markers.
Correct answer: At 9 and 3 o'clock, or at 8 and 4 o'clock.
Why
The manual recommends holding the wheel at 9 and 3 or at 8 and 4 when you picture it as a clock. With both hands on opposite sides, you can steer smoothly and react quickly. For turns, the manual recommends hand-over-hand steering, and new drivers should practice turns, smooth braking and controlled stops in an empty parking lot first.
Verified against Vermont Driver's Manual · Hand position and steering · p. 26
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