Controlling the Vehicle

Question 1

How do you use the Hand-to-Hand (Push/Pull) steering method?

Answer 1

1. Start with your hands at 9 and 3 o’clock or 8 and 4 o’clock.
2. Do not cross your hands over the middle of the steering wheel.
3. Keep your hands in these positions, even when making turns.

Question 2

When should you use the Hand-to-Hand (Push/Pull) steering method?

Answer 2

In the majority of driving situations.

Question 3

How do you use the Hand-over-Hand steering method?

Answer 3

1. Start with your hands at 8 and 4 o’clock.
2. Reach across the steering wheel to grasp the opposite side.
3. Let go of the steering wheel with your other hand.
4. Reach across the arm still holding the wheel, grip the wheel, and pull up.

Question 4

When should you use the Hand-over-Hand steering method?

Answer 4

When you turn at low speeds, park, or need to recover from a skid.

Question 5

How do you use the One-Handed steering method?

Answer 5

Place your hand at the 12 o’clock position on the steering wheel.

Question 6

What are the only 2 situations in which to use One-Handed steering?

Answer 6

1. When you are turning while backing up to see where you are going behind you.
2. When you are operating vehicle controls that require you to remove a hand from the steering wheel.