Do you drive 10 and 2?

For decades, the standard instruction was that drivers should hold the steering wheel at the 10 and 2 positions, as envisioned on a clock. This, it turns out, is no longer the case. In fact, driving that way could cost you your arms or hands in particularly gruesome ways if your airbag deploys.

Is it best to grip the steering wheel at 10 and 2?

The conventional wisdom that the best way to grip a steering wheel is to put one’s hands at “10 o’clock and 2 o’clock” is wrong and dangerous, according to AAA. AAA Manager of Driver Training Operations William Van Tassel, Ph.

What is the proper steering hand position?

NHTSA now recommends the technique known as “9 and 3”. Place your left hand on the left portion of the steering wheel in a location approximate to where the nine would be if the wheel was a clock. Your right hand should be placed on the right portion of the wheel where the three would be located.

What is the proper hand position for maximum steering control?

To have the best vehicle control, place your left hand at about the 9 o’clock position. Your right hand should be at about the 3 o’clock position. If this is not possible due to the design of the steering wheel, place your left hand at about the 10 o’clock position and your right hand at about the 2 o’clock position.

Why 10 and 2 is bad?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), keeping your hands at 10 and 2 could lead to serious cuts, bruises or broken bones and even amputations when that airbag launches toward you at more than 200 miles an hour.

What should you not do when steering?

Steering “Dont’s”

1. Don’t let the steering wheel spin freely. Many of us have done this, especially after completing a turn.
2. Don’t put your hands inside of the steering wheel. Many right-handers do this with their right hand when making a left turn.
3. Don’t steer with one hand…or your knee.

How can you tell when you are positioned properly behind the steering wheel?

And when it comes to what position your hands should be in on the steering wheel, just remember to “tell the right time.” If you look at your steering wheel like a clock, with 12 o’clock at the top and 6 o’clock at the bottom, your hands should be placed at around 3 and 9 o’clock, with your arms slightly bend.

When backing up should you use the TE steering method?

NHTSA recommends using one-hand steering only when turning while backing, or operating vehicle controls that require removing a hand from the steering wheel.

Should your hands be at 8 and 4?

Keep your hands at opposite sides of the steering wheel. Imagine that the steering wheel is a clock. The most effective positions for your hands are at 8 and 4 o’clock.

When seated properly the driver’s chin should be above the steering wheel?

When seated properly, the driver’s chin should be above the steering wheel. The steering wheel should be adjusted upward. When using the accelerator and brake pedal, the heel of the foot should remain on the floor. The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame the back windshield.

How should a driver angle their seat?

The angle of your seat back should be a little greater than a perpendicular 90 degrees. At 100 to 110 degrees, the seat will put the least pressure on your back. Leaning too far back forces you to push your head and neck forward, which can cause neck and shoulder pain and tingling in the fingers.

What are the four recommendations for how you hold the steering wheel while driving?

Types of Steering Methods

• Hand-to-Hand. Hand-to-hand is the preferred method of steering for most drivers, according to NHTSA.
• Hand-Over-Hand.
• One-Hand Steering.
• Adjust Your Steering Column and Steering Wheel.
• Drive with Your Hands at 9 and 3 o’clock.
• Keep Your Hands on Your Steering Wheel During Turns.

What is the correct steering wheel hand position?

NHTSA’s additional steering wheel hand position recommendations include: Place both hands on the outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides. Maintain a firm-but-gentle grip on the wheel. Use your fingers to control the wheel rather than your palms.

Does hands at 10 and 2 influence the steering wheel?

If you started driving pre-1990, before airbags were common, it’s likely that the driving instructor’s “hands at 10 and 2” command still influences the way you grasp the steering wheel. It remains a popular misconception, but there’s a safer way to grip the wheel.

Do you hold the steering wheel at 10 and 2 o’clock?

We tell you why the old driver’s ed wisdom of holding the car’s steering wheel at 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock has become outdated. If you started driving pre-1990, before airbags were common, it’s likely that the driving instructor’s “hands at 10 and 2” command still influences the way you grasp the steering wheel.

How do you make a right turn using hand over hand steering?

To make a right turn using hand-over-hand steering: Start with your hands in the 9 and 3 position. Push the wheel clockwise with your left hand, taking your right hand with the wheel rather than allowing it to slide and remain in place.