#Hassan. Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 We rarely think about it, but the way you hold the wheel can have a big impact on driving and safety. Discover three positions to ban right away! When we learn to drive, we are usually taught from the very first lessons the importance of properly handling the steering wheel . Most of the time, it is the famous 10:10 position that is then recommended, offering according to driving instructors an optimal grip and allowing better handling of the vehicle, whether in a straight line or in bends. The 9:15 a.m. position is po[CENSORED]r with pilots and sporty driving enthusiasts , allowing better control of the car's trajectory, especially at high speed. Anyway, if there are some ideal positions for driving, others on the other hand should be quickly forgotten, so as not to put you in danger on the road. Auto-Moto tells you which ones! Avoid crossing your hands on the steering wheel It's a mistake we've all made at some point in our driving lives, and yet it can get very expensive. Indeed, you risk getting your brushes tangled in an emergency , which could then lead you directly to the accident, when this situation could have easily been avoided with a good placement of the hands. In a turn, just remember to raise the hand on the side where you want to turn up the steering wheel, before pulling the steering wheel in the desired direction. You can then let the latter return to its initial position alone or help it by doing the same maneuver in the other direction. Don't put your hand on top of the steering wheel Be careful, this does not contradict the previous paragraph! On the other hand, avoid driving as much as possible with your hand on top of the steering wheel for a long time. This could indeed prove to be very dangerous in the event of an accident, whereas most recent cars are now equipped with an airbag located in the center of the steering wheel. If a collision then occurs, it explodes and could then seriously injure you, either by causing a fracture of the arm, or by propelling the latter in your face. Suffice to say that it is better to avoid ... Don't drive with one hand It is true that it can be very tempting, especially after long hours of travel, when the concentration gradually wanes. However, try to keep both hands on the wheel, for obvious safety reasons. In an emergency, it will be more difficult for you to maneuver the car if you only drive with one hand, especially if you have to avoid. It should also be noted that while it is not strictly forbidden to eat or drink while driving, the Highway Code specifies that “ all drivers must constantly remain in good condition and in a position to carry out conveniently and without delay all the maneuvers which incumbent on him ". If the police judge that your behavior is dangerous, they can then sanction you with a fine of 35 €.
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