Common dangerous mistakes when holding the steering wheel of a car
(Baonghean.vn) - Holding the steering wheel is a familiar and simple action for any driver. But are you sure that you are holding the steering wheel correctly?... Below are some common mistakes in holding the steering wheel, which can easily cause serious consequences for you and those around you.
1. Cross your arms when cornering
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The position of the hands is crossed when cornering, which means that your hands will be raised high. If there is an accident that causes the airbag to deploy, the force of the bag will certainly cause significant damage to your hands. On the other hand, when the hands are crossed, it will be easier for you to pull the steering wheel in the direction the car wants to turn, you can steer a large angle in a short time. The force in the hands is utilized more with cars with heavy steering wheels. However, it will take you time to move your hands and it is easy to lose control of the car when there is an accident. |
2. Steering with one hand
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| Unless your hand needs to change gears or is tired from a long journey, you should never drive with one hand or take both hands off the wheel. This bad habit will make you easily complacent and unable to respond to unexpected situations. |
3. Hold the steering wheel at the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions
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This is a common mistake of drivers, this hand position is no longer suitable for new car models today. And just like the situation of crossed arms when cornering, your hands placed too high when controlling the steering wheel will increase the risk of injury, if the airbag deploys. |
4. Sit close to the steering wheel
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Normally, when a collision occurs between two cars, the airbag will inflate. It is understandable that it will be very dangerous if you sit close to the steering wheel. Each airbag contains nitrogen gas, when an accident occurs, the hot nitrogen gas will create pressure to push the steering wheel cover to reduce injury. |
