Driving without a hand

As many as 9 out of 10 drivers sometimes drive with their knees because they are holding, for example, a drink or a mobile phone.

As many as 9 out of 10 drivers sometimes drive with their knees because they are holding, for example, a drink or a mobile phone. More than 70 percent of car drivers asked to hold the passenger's steering wheel.

For safety reasons, the driver must always keep both hands on the steering wheel when driving. The exception is the gear change maneuver, but this operation should be carried out quickly and smoothly. If possible, you should not change gears on hills and turns, as this is where the driver's full attention must be focused on keeping a firm grip on the steering wheel in order to maintain full control of the car.

- Hands on the steering wheel must be in one of two positions: "fifteen-three" or "ten-two". Any other position of the hands on the steering wheel is wrong and does not matter the bad habits and explanations of drivers that it is more convenient. Because more convenient does not mean safer, says Milos Majewski, Renault driving school coach.

In this case, the hands should not be above the line of the shoulders. Otherwise, the driver after a short time may complain of pain and fatigue in the hands, and all maneuvers will be difficult. The seat must be positioned so that the driver's back does not come off the seatback when trying to reach the top of the steering wheel with his wrist. The distance between the handlebar and the chest should not exceed 35 cm.