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Hand positions while steering

  • 22-07-2009 7:30pm
    #1
    SeantheMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,912 ✭✭✭


    Hey lads, confused as to this

    1st instructor told me 4 and 8 o clock, and to feed the wheel .

    Other instructor told me 2 and 10 o clock.


    Can someone clarify the correct positioning of the hands and the reasons as to why it is so ?

    Thanks :)


Comments

  • #2
    Jax Teller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,763 ✭✭✭Jax Teller


    10 and 2 defo , never heard of 8 and 4. i believe its and 10 and 2 for a reason its a lot easier turn the wheel from the top the then rather then the bottom ...


  • #3
    sbhatia
    Registered Users Posts: 234 ✭✭sbhatia


    definately 10 and 2, but now some instructers might say to to hold 3 and 9 because of airbag position, but i passed mine on 10 and 2.
    good luck.


  • #4
    Permabear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39,022 ✭✭✭✭Permabear


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  • #5
    Hagar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,793 ✭✭✭✭Hagar


    SeantheMan wrote: »
    1st instructor told me 4 and 8 o clock, and to feed the wheel .
    Find another instructor, that is so basic a mistake as to cast doubt on his general competence. At 4 and 8 your elbows are two close too your abdomen to allow quick reaction / change of direction in an emergency.


  • #6
    DriveSkill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭DriveSkill


    Since driver air-bags became pretty much standard the recommended hand position is now closer to 9 and 3. The simple reason is, if the airbag does deploy you want space between your arms for it to inflate. If your hands are too high up on either side of the wheel there is a possibility that the airbag with hit your forearms first - this has 2 potential consequences : a) it can injure your arms and more importantly b) it reduces its cushioning effect on your face, head and upper body.

    The most important point about hand position on the steering wheel is that you have full control at all times. Dont be afraid to move your hands around the wheel but at least one hand must be firmly holding the wheel at all times.


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