If there is an airbag in the steering wheel, keep your hands at:

• A. 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock
• B. 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock
• C. 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock
• D. 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock

Answer: (B)

When an airbag is in the steering wheel, keep your hands low on the wheel—about the eight o’clock and four o’clock positions. This placement puts your arms out of the direct path of the deploying airbag, reducing the risk of injury to your arms, wrists, or face as the airbag inflates rapidly. It also gives you a strong, stable grip and quick, full range to steer if you need to react to a hazard. Higher positions, like straight up at the top or across the wheel, bring your arms closer to where the airbag expands and can increase the chance of injury or restrict your ability to maneuver safely. So eight and four balances protection with control.