What's the safest way to hold the steering wheel for control and to protect yourself from the airbag?

• Turn the wheel with one hand when necessary.
• Steer with one hand and use the other for the phone or radio.
• Grip the center of the steering wheel tightly with both hands.
• Keep both hands on opposite sides of the wheel, near the 4 and 8 o'clock positions.
  Explanation:

  "Place both hands on the outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides, at the 4 and 8 o'clock positions, to maintain control of the vehicle and to avoid air bags if they should deploy."