What is the correct steering position?

NHTSA recommends the driver use the area of the steering wheel area between “11 and 8 o’clock” with their left and the “1 and 8 o’clock” area with their right, regardless of which way they’re turning. Using the hand-to-hand or push/pull steering method helps prevent injuries.

What is the safest hand position on a steering wheel?

Hand Position Both hands should be placed outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides. Your grip should be firm, yet gentle. Use your fingers instead of the palms of your hands and keep your thumbs up along the face of the steering wheel. Never turn the wheel while gripping it from the inside of its rim.

What is the safest procedure to follow to turn your vehicle around on a street?

At the spot where you want to turn around, pull your vehicle over to the right side of the road—close to the curb if there is one—and turn on your right signal to let drivers coming in both directions know that you’ve pulled over and that they should pass.

What’s the correct position to hold the steering wheel?

Hold the steering wheel at a “9 and 3” position. Imagine the steering wheel is the face of a clock. Place your left hand where 9 o’clock would be on the clock. Place your right hand where 3 o’clock would be on the clock.

What’s the correct sitting position for a car?

You should then adjust the wheel or seat position until your wrist is lined-up with the top of the steering wheel. Never attempt to adjust the driver’s seat height or distance from the pedals while actively driving the vehicle.

Do you have to adjust your steering wheel while driving?

Even experienced drivers should be conscious of their posture, body position, and hand placement while driving. 1. After you seat yourself comfortably in your vehicle and adjust the headrest, seat, and mirrors to suit your height, you should also adjust the vehicle’s steering wheel.

When do you take Your Hands off the steering wheel?

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. As you steer your vehicle, you should never take either of your hands off of the steering wheel.