Security. Correct hand position on the steering wheel

Proper hand position on the steering wheel is essential to driving safety as it allows the driver to control the steering and suspension.

Only the right grip on the steering wheel ensures safe maneuvering. Coaches of the School of safe driving Renault warn against bad habits.

 “Through the steering wheel, the car feels directly what is happening to the front axle of the car,” says Zbigniew Veseli, director of the Renault Driving School. “Incorrect hand placement on the steering wheel can lead to loss of vehicle control and dangerous situations on the road,” he adds.

The editors recommend:

Mandatory car stickers. New idea for the ministry

This recipe is legal garbage

Drivers have found an easy way to save money

Clock face

When comparing the steering wheel to the dial, your hands should be at XNUMX and XNUMX o’clock. The thumbs, however, should not encircle the steering wheel, as they may be damaged when the airbag deploys. Thanks to this position of the hands on the steering wheel, the car is more stable and optimizes the operation of the airbag in the event of an impact. If the driver's hands are not properly placed on the top of the steering wheel, the head will hit the hands before it lands on the airbag, which could result in serious injury.

Common Mistakes

Many drivers have a habit of holding the steering wheel with one hand. Another common practice is to keep your left hand at twelve o'clock and your right hand at three. It is also wrong to steer with an open palm. Another mistake is to grab the steering wheel from the inside.

See also: Testing the Lexus LC 500h