When backing straight to the right, which technique best describes how to steer?

• A. Grip the steering wheel at 12 o'clock with your left hand, move the wheel left or right in the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to go, and place your right hand on the back of the passenger seat
• B. Grip the steering wheel with both hands at 3 and 9 and make small corrections
• C. Turn the wheel using only one hand
• D. Keep both hands off the wheel and let the vehicle drift

Answer: (A)

Back steering in reverse requires clear, controlled inputs that keep your orientation toward the rear view. The best technique is to grip the wheel at the top with your left hand and steer in the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to move, while your right hand rests on the back of the passenger seat. This gives you precise, gradual control and helps you judge the car’s path without overcorrecting. It also keeps your torso oriented toward the rear window, improving visibility and accuracy as you back straight. Using a forward-driving grip with both hands, turning with one hand, or letting the wheel drift creates less stability and makes reverse steering harder to manage.