Traditionally, driving instructors taught new drivers to hold the steering wheel at the 10 and 2 o’clock positions. However, advancements in car technology, safety testing, and safety equipment ...

There was a time when the only correct answer to how to hold a steering wheel was at 10 and two o'clock, but times have changed, with experts now recommending another way. Kathryn Fisk.

In other scenarios, the preferred method is hand-to-hand steering (also known as push/pull steering). Here, the left hand grips the wheel between 7 and 8 o'clock and the right hand between 4 and 5 ...

Motorists who change the way they hold their steering wheel to help prevent a car crash. By Kieran Isgin. 03:12, Sat, May 10, 2025. Share Article. Share Article.

This technique is favoured because it prevents the hands from crossing over the steering wheel, reducing the risk of injury to the face, hands, and arms in the event of a frontal crash due to an ...