A steering wheel should be held: Before you start the test, please answer the question below regarding your insurance status. Without insurance you will not be able to drive in Your state Do you currently have CDL insurance? Yes I have insurance. Great, you're all set! Click here if you still want to compare rates. No, I need insurance and I want to compare options. Question A steering wheel should be held: Answers With both hands. With one hand, keeping the other hand free for other tasks. With one hand at a time, alternating between hands. At the base of the wheel. Explanation A steering wheel should be held firmly with both hands, positioned on opposite sides of the wheel. This questions appears in the following tests: Arkansas Class B Knowledge Test District Of Columbia Double Indiana Class A Knowledge Test Maryland Class B Knowledge Test Minnesota Class B Knowledge Test South Carolina Class B Knowledge Test Tennessee Tank Utah Tank West Virginia Class A Knowledge Test West Virginia Class B Knowledge Test