Which statement about thumb placement on the steering wheel is correct?

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Thumbs should rest on the outside of the steering wheel instead of wrapping around the spokes. This keeps your hands out of the airbag path and reduces the risk of fingers being crushed or injured if the airbag deploys or the wheel moves abruptly. A relaxed grip on the rim also gives you quick, full steering input and better control in sudden maneuvers. Modern guidance favors keeping hands on the sides of the wheel (around the 9 and 3 o’clock positions) rather than at the top, and trying to grip with one finger would provide far less control and safety.