Incorrect ways of holding the steering wheel can easily cause danger.
Holding the steering wheel may seem like a simple and familiar action, but holding it incorrectly can easily lead to accidents and compromise safety.
More than just a familiar maneuver, holding the steering wheel is a crucial skill that determines the safety of your journey. However, in reality, many people make common mistakes when holding the steering wheel, affecting their ability to control the vehicle.
Cross your arms when cornering.
Crossing the steering wheel while cornering not only wastes the driver's adjustment time but also reduces their ability to react in emergency situations. Furthermore, if the airbag deploys during a turn, it could cause injury to the driver.
Place your hands on top of the steering wheel.
Placing your hands on top of the steering wheel is a common mistake made by many drivers. Many believe this is a comfortable position, but in reality, it causes significant hand fatigue and makes it difficult for drivers to maneuver in unexpected situations.
Meanwhile, the habit of keeping your hands under the steering wheel restricts your range of motion and slows down your reaction time when a situation requiring steering arises.
Steering with one hand
Using only one hand on the steering wheel poses many risks, making it difficult to handle in emergency situations and easily leading to loss of control. Therefore, absolutely do not drive with one hand, except when you need to change gears or your hand gets tired during a long journey.
Hold the steering wheel at the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions.
Placing your hands at the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions is no longer suitable for modern cars. In this position, your hands are too high while driving, increasing the risk of injury if the airbag deploys.
For safe driving, drivers should hold the steering wheel correctly, placing their hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. This posture helps distribute grip evenly, increasing vehicle control and allowing for quick reactions in emergency situations.
Sit close to the steering wheel.
When a collision occurs between two vehicles, the airbags will typically deploy. Therefore, sitting too close to the steering wheel is very dangerous. Each airbag contains nitrogen gas; in the event of an accident, the nitrogen gas will create pressure to push open the steering wheel cover, thereby reducing injuries.