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Why should your hands be at 9 and 3?
Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends drivers put their hands at the 9 and 3 o’clock positions. One reason for the change is to potentially keep hands out of the way if the airbag deploys. Drivers used to learn a hand-over-hand crossover method for turning the steering wheel.
What is the advantage of holding the steering wheel at 3 and 9?
9 and 3 strikes a reasonable balance between driving safety (hands in a good position to control the car), and injury avoidance if the airbag goes off (hands out of the way of the cover). So, 9 and 3 it is.
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.
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.
What is the correct position for your hands on the steering wheel?
You probably learned to keep your hands at the 10 and 2 o’clock positions on the steering wheel. Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends drivers put their hands at the 9 and 3 o’clock positions. One reason for the change is to potentially keep hands out of the way if the airbag deploys. Also, don’t cross over.
What is the nine and three position in driving?
Many people feel that their arms are comfortably aligned with their shoulders in the nine and three position. This technique keeps your hands in the proper position to use the push and pull method of turning the steering wheel.
Is it safe to drive with the 10 and 2 hand position?
Consequently, we do not suggest driving with the 10 and 2 hand position if your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Certain steering techniques also contribute to airbag-related injuries; we will discuss this in greater detail further down.