New Jersey · Signs, Signals & Markings
When is it acceptable for a motorist to take a hand off the steering wheel, according to the handbook?
- Whenever traffic is light
- When shifting gears or giving hand signals
- Whenever adjusting the radio
- At any time on a straight road
Correct answer
When shifting gears or giving hand signals
Why this is correct
According to the New Jersey driver handbook: "Both hands should always be kept on the wheel, except when shifting gears or giving hand signals."
New Jersey Driver Handbook, p. 53