When you are backing up a car, you turn the top of the steering wheel _________.

When you are backing a car you turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction you want to go. The rear wheels of a car follow a different path than the front wheels when turning. The rear wheels have a wider turning radius than the front wheels, so they will swing wider around a corner. By turning the steering wheel in the direction you want the rear of the car to go, you can compensate for this difference and keep the car on the desired path.