Control & OperationQuestion 77 of 120
How should you hold the steering wheel when driving a heavy vehicle?
a.Firmly with both hands on opposite sides of the wheel
b.With one hand at the top of the wheel
c.With the wrist hooked over the top spoke
d.With both hands together at the bottom
Explanation
Both hands on opposite sides give the leverage and control needed if a tire blows or you hit a rut. One-handed, hooked-wrist, and hands-together grips can all be torn loose by a sudden jolt through the steering.
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