Which combination best describes recommended driver habits?

• A. Head restraint properly adjusted, hands at 9 and 3, pre-driving checks every drive
• B. Head restraint adjusted, hands at 12 and 6, skip pre-driving checks
• C. Head restraint not adjusted, hands at 9 and 3, pre-driving checks every drive
• D. Head restraint properly adjusted, hands at 9 and 3, pre-driving checks only on long trips

Answer: (A)

A safe driving routine relies on three practical habits: a head restraint that's properly adjusted, hands placed on the wheel at the 9 and 3 positions, and performing pre-drive checks on every trip. A head restraint aligned with the top of your head and close to the back of your skull helps protect you from whiplash in a crash. Keeping your hands at 9 and 3 gives the best control and quick steering response, reducing fatigue and improving maneuverability. Doing pre-drive checks every time you drive helps catch issues with tires, lights, brakes, fluids, and mirrors before they become safety risks. This combination matches recommended habits: the head restraint is secure, the hand position supports control, and checks are routine.

Options that omit checks, use an impractical hand position, or leave the head restraint improperly adjusted undermine safety. Skipping checks or only doing them on long trips can miss urgent problems, and a non-adjusted head restraint or a 12 and 6 hand position reduces control and protection.