Most drivers do not think at all how to turn the steering wheel. A boring instructor at a driving school once talked about the right grip, but that was a long time ago and not true. Let's try to refresh your knowledge about the correct taxiing in different situations, and at the same time put an end to the dispute " knowledgeable motorists- Is it possible to intercept the steering wheel in turns or is it still impossible?
A little about grip
The location of the hands should be symmetrical and in the upper sector of the steering wheel. If we imagine the steering wheel in the form of a clock face, then either at 10 and 2, or at 9 and 3 o'clock, respectively. And by the way, why in the upper sector? What's wrong with a relaxed cowboy pose? After all, the car probably has a hydraulic or electric booster, which means that you don’t need to apply any force to the steering wheel, especially on the go!
But it's not about power at all. It's just that if you pull the steering wheel from top to bottom, then in the end it turns out to steer more conveniently and faster, more accurately and more informative than from bottom to top. There is another reason, no less important. When both hands are in the upper sector, the driver shows by his posture (primarily to himself) that he is working. If the hands are in the lower sector of the steering wheel, then he is resting. So most often it turns out that having taken a “pose of rest”, extra thoughts begin to creep into your head that distract you from what is happening on the road. No less serious than a mobile phone.
But all this does not mean that once you get into the car, you need to grab the steering wheel and sit like that, in no case relaxing for a second. It is possible and necessary to rest and lower your hands from the steering wheel. At traffic lights, in traffic jams or in dense stream, at a speed of less than 30 km/h. In this case, if some kind of emergency situation arises, the driver will have nothing left but emergency braking. It is almost impossible to dodge with the help of a sharp change in the urban crush - the neighboring rows are usually busy. However, if it seems to you that it is more reliable to always keep your hands in the upper sector of the steering wheel, and it’s annoying to move them up and down all the time as you accelerate, then act as it is more convenient.
The most important thing is to never use an inside grip, neither over nor under. Hands should work with the steering wheel only from the outside! To clarify, a grip is considered inside when at least four of your fingers are inside the rim of the steering wheel. That is, if the hands are below, then they should “hug” the rim from below, and not lie on top of it.
In an emergency situation, when you need to turn the steering wheel faster than usual, a reflex will work. If you yourself have taught yourself to take the steering wheel inside, then there is a chance to hit your fingers on the spoke. Accordingly, instead of thinking about turning, you will curse and rub your fingers. If you're lucky and you don't crash anywhere...
Push-Push and Intercept
Now let's deal with the rotation technique. Unfortunately, there is no single correct one, but there are at least two, and they contradict each other.
The European technique is called Pull-Push, that is, literally “push-pull”. It was used, among other things, in Soviet driving schools, on cars with power steering. When taxiing, both hands are constantly on the steering wheel, synchronously lowering and rising. One hand pulls steering wheel down, the second pushes up. Hence the name Pull-Push. The method works at any speed and in any turns - if you get used to it, you can enter this way even into 90-degree turns.
What is the logic of constantly holding hands in one place? Firstly, as I said, the method originated in those days when there were no amplifiers, and it was difficult to steer even for a short time with one hand. Secondly, the technique allows you to turn the steering wheel as smoothly as possible, without the slightest jerks. Thirdly, the airbag is always open, and in the event of an accident, it is guaranteed to save the driver from hitting his head on the steering wheel.
By the way, in some states of America, for these reasons, it is not only forbidden to intercept the steering wheel, but it is also prescribed to keep your hands in the lower sector so as not to block the path of the firing pillow and to exclude the situation when the driver in an accident with his hand can hit the passenger sitting on the right.
And if it is difficult to argue with the argumentation on airbags, then you can work out the smoothness when taxiing an interception! Although it is worth recognizing that this requires training and skill. If you steer with interceptions, it is more difficult to understand at what angle the wheels are turned. It has been proven in practice: when intercepting, drivers almost always twist the steering wheel a little more than necessary. It is also important that the “push-pull” method allows you to quickly stop the rotation of the steering wheel at any time - this is extremely useful in urban conditions, when a pedestrian can, say, jump out onto the road or another car taxis off the side of the road.
The technique with interceptions, as I said, cannot be considered as more “light” - here you need to carefully monitor your hands. In most cases, drivers relax their hand, lower their hand, as if hanging their fingers on the steering wheel. This is a very unreliable grip, and the steering wheel can simply slip out of your hands at the most inopportune moment! You need to intercept collectedly, with a straightened brush, and while maintaining full control over the car. If everything is done correctly, then the steering wheel will turn very quickly - faster than using the classical technique. This can be extremely useful not only on a sports track, but also, say, when exiting a skid.
True, there is a small risk of injuring the hand when taxiing with interceptions. When moving your hand, it often turns out that the thumb and forefinger grab the steering wheel first - in professional driver's language this is called "fork entry". Due to inexperience in such cases, my students hit their fingers on the spokes of the steering wheel - in the "push-pull" method this is impossible.
In the dry matter
So, let's summarize by making short and understandable lists to consolidate knowledge.
Advantages of the push-pull technique
- Easier to learn without much training
- Airbag always open
- Both hands are always on the steering wheel - the driver always has control over the car, can change direction or stop the steering wheel
- It is easier to feel at what angle the wheels are turned - higher steering accuracy
Disadvantages of the push-pull technique:
- Impossible to steer very fast in emergency situations
Advantages of technology with interceptions:
- You can roll very fast
Cons of technology with interceptions:
- Lots of nuances and training required to master
- Due to inexperience, you can twist the steering wheel or lose control of the car
- In an accident, the airbag may be closed by hand
main conclusion
In order to ensure safety for yourself and your passengers when driving in any situation, you need to master both techniques and combine them depending on the situation. For example, in a calm stream, steer using the “push-pull” method and, if necessary, resort to interceptions. But keep in mind that in general, the technique with interceptions is more difficult, and without practice, its use can do more harm than good. If you are inexperienced driver, and you suffered on slippery road, it is better not to build a racer out of yourself, but simply to press the brake. On modern car with ABS, this will be a much more reliable way out of an emergency than high-speed taxiing.
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Any driver must know how to properly turn the steering wheel of a car, not only during normal driving, but also in difficult circumstances. Learning the techniques and nuances of driving will improve the personal level of the motorist and eliminate mistakes that often lead to emergency situations.
How to hold the steering wheel correctly
The driver, especially a beginner, must understand that the steering wheel rim should be held correctly while driving - the way the hands are distributed is considered a skill that any motorist must first master. This is reported even by a set of rules for driving on the road.
At the same time, many car owners hold the steering wheel as they have to or as it is more convenient for them. However, it is important to understand that erroneous hand placement can be an obstacle to the maneuver in right moment which is fraught with consequences. In addition, the right technique will allow you to avoid many driving errors and reduce the risk of an accident if the conditions are right for its occurrence.
First of all, 2 options for gripping the steering wheel rim should be distinguished:
- complete either closed type grip - the rim passes through the palm, after covering it completely with all fingers;
- incomplete, but in a different way open type of grip - the steering wheel passes through the phalanges of 4 fingers, while the large one is inside the rim.
IMPORTANT! The best option a closed grip is considered - when the wheel hits an obstacle while driving a car or another problem, it is this grip that will help keep the steering wheel in your hands.
If we talk about the options for the location of the hands on the steering wheel - there are many of them, but only one is considered correct. For a visual understanding, it is necessary to imagine the steering wheel in the form of a dial. The left hand should be placed in the interval from 9 o'clock to 10.30 o'clock, and the right hand from 1.30 o'clock to 3.00 o'clock. At the same time, it is permissible to bend the arms somewhat at the elbows.
Maneuvering
When driving, it is often necessary to change lanes, turn around, back up, or turn in one direction or another. There is a separate control technique for each maneuver.
Control without taking your hands off the wheel rim
The use of technology will not require changing the location of the hands on the steering wheel. Also in this case, you don’t have to worry that the wheels will stand unevenly and you will need to align the car.
The control algorithm is:
- place your hands, guided by the standard technique of holding the steering wheel;
- at the time of overtaking or changing lanes, turn the steering wheel in the required direction without changing the location of the hands;
- return the wheels to their original position.
IMPORTANT! The method is not valid in cases where it is required to turn around or make a turn with a corner radius exceeding 45 °.
Handlebar rim grip
The method is optimal if the angle of rotation is more than 90°. The actions of the driver must be as follows:
- initial placement of the hands on the rim;
- smooth turn wheels in left side, and at the moment when the left hand touches the left side - remove it from the steering wheel rim;
- while the right hand turns the steering wheel, the left should be moved and placed on the rim just above the right hand;
- at the moment when there is a feeling that it is no longer possible to turn the steering wheel with your right hand, you will need to intercept the rim with it above your left hand;
- repeat the steps until the angle of the wheels is optimal for the maneuver;
- after the end of the turn, you will need to return the steering wheel to its normal position, turning it in the same way, but to the right.
Turning to the right is done in the same way. At the same time, many drivers, turning into right side, hold the steering wheel only with your left hand, resting your palm on it. The method cannot be called wrong, but it is better for professionals to use the technique.
Reverse
Driving control in reverse looks like that:
- turn half-side to the right side;
- if you need to turn right or you need to pass in a straight line - place your right hand on the back of the adjacent seat, and steer the steering wheel with your left;
- if you want to turn left, you need to turn half a turn in the appropriate direction, and steer the wheel rim with your right hand, the other hand should be on the back of the driver's seat.
In general, moving backwards is possible in two ways:
- turning back a little to inspect the road;
- tracking the road with the help of rear-view mirrors.
The first option is considered optimal, but experienced drivers safely use the second method.
Steering during skid
IN winter time it is very important to understand how to control the machine when skidding at the moment of movement. Ice, snow - all this can provoke dangerous situation, especially if the road section is accompanied by sharp turns, all kinds of descents, ascents and other difficulties. The moment you realize your car is skidding, it's important not to panic, as you'll need to think and act quickly.
IMPORTANT! The actions of the driver in the event of a car skidding will differ depending on which vehicle he drives - front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive.
Actions should be as follows:
- If the car is front wheel drive? you will need to smoothly turn the steering wheel in the direction of skidding, while gradually adding gas. It is strictly forbidden to press the brake and touch the handbrake, as this can provoke a turn of the car and create an emergency.
- If it brings the car to rear wheel drive release the gas pedal slowly to reduce the fuel supply. In this case, the steering wheel also needs to be turned in the direction of the skid. Braking, manipulating the handbrake and clutch is prohibited!
IMPORTANT! It is necessary to rotate the steering wheel in the direction of skidding at the same speed as it skids. vehicle. All actions should be slow and smooth.
On video about correct rotation car steering
There are many steering wheel control techniques, and the choice of method depends on the specific situation on the road. At the same time, it is important to initially acquire the skill of correctly gripping the steering wheel - this will help to avoid mistakes when driving and reduce the risk of accidents.
How to properly handle the steering wheel is one of the main tasks of inexperienced drivers. With such knowledge of handling the steering wheel, the driver may not get into awkward situations along the way. But if you treat it negligently, such actions can lead to trouble. The steering column is controlled by the driver's hands for efficient and flawless driving. You can learn how to rotate the steering wheel at home with the help of simulators, and you can do it yourself.
Hand movement classification:
1. Type of working movement - at the time when you take the steering wheel, it begins, and ends during his vacation.
2. Type of idle movement - carries such an action in the interval between the release of the bagel and its next capture.
3. Release and taking the steering wheel while it is scrolling - steering In this case, it shouldn't end.
Rookie mistake
Initial knowledge is very important for drivers who are just about to get behind the wheel, but most of these students make many mistakes due to uncertainty. One of these is the return of the steering wheel to its original position after a maneuver has been performed to the right or left. It is worth knowing that the system itself is made this way if the steering column was rotated. Although the control mechanism itself is designed in such a way that steering column always after rotation, returns to the corresponding position when driving on a straight road. And from the side of the motorist does not need help. It is necessary to correctly handle the steering wheel of the transport carefully and without any extraneous turns. At the same time, the management process does not change, but when a dangerous situation accompanies, you need to be able to calmly deal with it by analyzing your actions.
Steering methods
Steering can be different, but of course it depends on you, how you put your hands on the steering wheel, and what speed. It must be remembered that the very first layout for hands is 9-3. And serves for more convenient control above the control box, wipers and turns, which are located just above the ignition. Basically, all cars are made for convenient control and switching with the help of hands. Some of the main steering column controls push off corners, which in turn are different, steep and medium, as well as smooth. It is very difficult to control the steering column when making a turn, and cannot be compared with a straight road. With the knowledge of good handling of the steering wheel, you can make such a turn without damaging the vehicle and yourself.
To make a smooth turn in the presence of a huge radius, you need to use both hands and at the same time do not need to let go of them. The turn is insignificant, somewhere around 180 degrees, it will make a turn on the third part of the steering wheel, and the hands will not move anywhere. When performing a smooth maneuver at speed, it does not take much effort to turn, the steering wheel will tilt slightly in the direction of the turn on its own. The ability to perform a push is done as follows. With the help of the right hand, we make circle movements to the right side. And in cases of using the left hand, and twisting to the left, it will be considered a banal mistake.
When making a turn of moderate severity, it carries a change in the steering wheel from the starting point by almost 3/4. And such turns very often occur in our lives. Making such a turn, you will need to throw your hands on the other part of the steering wheel, but if you manage to make this kind of maneuver, it will look interesting. Let's be honest, there is a different technique for performing such a maneuver. The motorist must place his right hand on the steering wheel at the six o'clock position. In the lowered position, only a maneuver is made to the left. Such an action will greatly increase the steerability of the steering wheel, but of course everything is repelled by possible incidents. For a positive turn, the angle must be just that. This ability is called universal, and is suitable for almost all drivers and accompanies in helping in many situations. Even this technique is suitable for performing maneuvers, both to the left and to the right. The main hand, as indicated above, must be located on the other side of the turn. With its help, the wheels are returned to a level position, and in this case the other hand is not needed and serves as insurance, you never know what can happen. But quick handling of the steering column implies a very serious violation. Attentiveness and responsible driving, as well as stopping, the success of the driver in any situation.
When performing long turns (exit - entrance to the garage, turning around 180˚), use the method of intercepting the steering wheel with your hands. Performing this kind of maneuvers, it is necessary to intensively rotate the steering wheel until it stops. And it is necessary to perform such an action several times with the help of throwing hands, and then return to the previous position. After a successful action, the hands must be placed in position 9-3. With the help of such an arrangement, it will probably be possible to move along a straight section of the road, and it will also be possible to add speed and perform various maneuvers, such as overtaking, but strictly according to traffic rules. Driving with 1 hand is a common occurrence, but this is wrong. This option can be used to reverse into the garage or perform a maneuver.
Often there are car owners who use the 10-2 position. Yes, and quite recently it was The best way hand positions on the steering wheel. This type of control is more like a rare car of the 70s and 80s. Nowadays, the characteristics of the steering column have been improved and require the 9-3 method, as it is reliable and proven by more than one driver.
Exercise "Snake" is a very good option to learn how to turn the steering wheel
Such an exercise is used mainly for the practice of drivers studying at an educational institution, to obtain rights. A significant mistake when performing the snake exercise is the slow speed of movement and entails a small rotation of the steering column. This action is a mistake! It is necessary to steer in such a test intensively, but the speed of the car at this time is extremely low.
Of course, the higher the speed, the easier it is to control the steering column, as well as a slight angle when turning at this time. But after completing the training, the motorist will learn all the basics of moving at a low speed, and will acquire quite a lot of knowledge and experience, will know how to control the steering wheel without much effort. In the same way, such a capacity as reaction will become clear. And its essence is when you turn the steering wheel to a level position, but the car moves towards a steep maneuver for a few more seconds. Having successfully passed such a test as a snake, the student will pass all subsequent tests without problems.
It is important to be able to, and is learning to handle the steering wheel, for every motorist, and this also applies to every owner of a vehicle. Only knowing all aspects, in a difficult and dangerous situation, they will be able to save your life and passengers, as well as your transport from a crash.
Summing up
Transport management is not toys and entertainment. And from the moment you start, you take full responsibility for yourself, passengers and cars. Remember, you need, as it was not, to adhere to and follow strictly according to the rules, and then everyone will be safe and sound.
- One of common mistakes is too slow passing sharp or smooth turns. IN modern machines steering is able to clearly direct the car into a turn, and friction is evenly distributed over the front wheels. On wet road this can happen with a slight delay, so it is worth taking this time into account and not turning the steering wheel too much.
- Some drivers keep the steering wheel in the 10:2 position. This position relieves tension from the shoulders, but it has a number of disadvantages:
- This position is not conducive to handling at any speed. In addition, the hands will tend to slide even higher, and this can lead to injury if the airbag deploys. In addition, the hands from this position often go into a cross position, and this is the most undesirable position of the hands on the steering wheel. The wrists are in a vulnerable position due to the fact that they are constantly moving. If your wrists are trembling or moving at the 9:15 position, it means that you have not gripped the steering wheel correctly (that is, you did not wrap your palm around back steering wheel).
- The steering wheel is not designed for this position of the hands. Many cars have small knobs on the inside of the handlebars, but you don't need to grab them - they're made to hold your hands in a 9:3 position.
- The 10:2 position is not always convenient. It puts additional stress on the spine. In addition, when turning, this position limits the rotation of the steering wheel, which will require you to move your hands. If you turn with both hands, they will not work symmetrically and will not be able to duplicate each other's movements. Both hands seem to crash into the turn, the body loses balance, the wrists twist, the arms cross, and the entire load is placed on the muscles of the shoulders, which leads to muscle pain and loss of control over the road. In addition, you will no longer understand how far the front wheels are turned. You will not be able to securely hold the steering wheel, which may cause it to slip out of your hands, and it will be more difficult to return to the original position of the steering wheel. At the 9:15 position, you can hold the steering wheel even after turning thanks to the lugs that lock your fingers. You will also have the opportunity to stretch your stiff fingers without fear of creating an emergency.
- This situation impairs maneuverability. In the 10:2 position, you need to turn the handlebars 45 degrees, and in the 9:15 position, only 40 degrees. This is a small difference, but when turning in the 10:2 position, the wrist twists, which negatively affects the coordination of the hands, shoulders and balance of the whole body . Max Angle rotation in this position is 180 degrees. In the 9:15 position, even if the arms are crossed, the body will remain in a comfortable position, and when turning, you will be able to firmly hold the steering wheel and rotate the steering wheel more (up to 270 degrees). This type of steering is ideal for emergencies with the need to abruptly avoid a collision.
- The 10:2 position is not safe. Hands will gradually slide up, and this will negatively affect the manner of control. You will no longer understand how much the front wheels are turned, and when the airbag is deployed, your hands can suffer greatly. In the event of an accident, the arms will fly forward at a speed of at least 45 kilometers per hour, and the airbag will deploy at a speed of 90 kilometers per hour. This can lead to broken arms and facial injuries, since the pillow will throw the hands exactly in the face. In addition, with this position of the hands, the thumbs will not be fixed by the protrusions on the steering wheel. If the arms do not slip higher than 10:2, the risk of breaking the thumbs will be minimal, but remember that lowering the arms lower does not improve the position, as it still does not relieve tension from the shoulders. For this reason, it is best to keep your hands in the 9:15 position.
- The 10:2 position restricts arm movement. It will become more difficult for you to reach the dipped and high beam and klaxon. Even if some control buttons are not on the steering wheel (for example, switching the air conditioner, radio, etc.), they will still be located at a greater distance from the hands compared to the 9:15 position. In the 9:15 position, you can easily stretch your stiff fingers without letting go of the steering wheel, and turn on the turn signals even when you turn the steering wheel. In some cars, the hands in the 10:2 position will cover part of the dashboard.
- Drivers of older cars and SUVs have previously been advised to keep their arms high (up to 11:1) to reduce the risk of skidding when cornering. However, in such machines, even at a 10:2 position, the machine may roll over. IN modern cars the 9:15 position will put you in full control of the machine.
- The 10:2 position is ineffective. It is a compromise between handling and comfort. It is assumed that this position provides comfort when driving on a straight road, but this is not the case. The position of the hands affects not only handling - it affects the ease of access to the levers and control buttons and safety in general. Therefore, the 10:2 position is not recommended even on highways and when driving in traffic jams. You can move your hands to this position for a short period of time on the track to relieve tension from the muscles.
- It is not recommended to cross and rearrange your hands when turning. A lot of movement negatively affects the smoothness of the turn.
- The rearrangement of hands is justified only when passing sharp turns. In other cases, it is better to just turn the steering wheel smoothly - this way you will understand how much the wheels are turned, and it will be much easier to return the car to its original position. In addition, turning without changing hands will take less time, and if necessary, you can even turn while holding the steering wheel with one hand.
- Keep your hands in the 9:15 position while turning quickly. This will allow you to securely hold the steering wheel and better feel the speed; in addition, it will be easier for you to reach the turn signals, and the whole turn as a whole will be safer. You'll know where the wheels are pointing, and since you'll have to turn more than 30 degrees, you'll have more steering capability, which is especially helpful when driving around potholes.
- If you need to avoid a collision, keep your hands in the 9:15 position. Turn the steering wheel to the right side until the forearms intersect (190 degrees), then reverse side by the same number of degrees, and then to the original position. If you do all this quickly and without pressing the pedals (after slowing down with the brake), you will find yourself in the next lane.
- With this maneuver, the arms will cross twice. The risk of airbag deployment will be minimal, but this risk will have to be taken in any case if the driver wants to avoid a collision. There are many risks associated with driving, and if you want to avoid them all, it's best to just not drive. No one is immune from accidents in which airbags deploy. In addition, there may be passengers in the car, and other participants on the road. traffic so you need to be extremely careful while driving.
- Some drivers who like fast driving, push down on the steering wheel, arguing that this allows them to better secure their wrists, making turns smoother. However, this only works if you do not need to return the steering wheel to its original position from a position where the hand is on top of the steering wheel. This movement engages the more sensitive muscles in the arms and hands, allowing you to turn more smoothly and with less effort, while keeping your back muscles ready to perform any other maneuver at a moment's notice.
- Some drivers are so afraid of breaking their hands from airbag deployment that they keep their hands in the 8:4 position, but this is the worst of all possible options.
- This position does not allow control of the machine and limits the ability to turn. The ability to control the behavior of the machine is the first condition for preventing collision and injury to both the driver and passengers and other road users.
- This position is not safe. The chances of breaking fingers in this position are higher. In addition, the arms will cross more often, and since they will cross near the base of the steering wheel, fractures when the airbag is deployed are inevitable.
- This is an unfortunate driving technique. Driving is associated with increased risk, so it is better not to drive at all than to drive without being able to control the situation. You can't be 100 percent sure of yourself and the car even (and especially) with your hands in the 8:4 position. In addition, there may be passengers in the car, and there are always other road users whose safety depends on your driving style. The ability to drive properly will protect you from collisions that could trigger airbags and other accidents where airbag injuries are the least of a problem.
- The steering wheel is not designed for this position of the hands. Many cars have 4 knobs on the steering wheel, and some mistake them for special handles for the 8:4 position. But if you follow this logic, then you can decide that the steering wheel is completely made so that it can be rotated with one hand, holding the "handle" at the bottom, and this worst way steering wheel controls. More importantly, it is impossible to grasp these ledges as handles, since in this way you will need to hold on to the outer, and not to inside steering wheel. This way of driving can only contribute to the fracture of the fingers. In some cars (for example, in the Chevrolet Cavalier) there are only two protrusions, and they are located at the bottom. Remember that only in the 9:15 position will your fingers be protected.
- This position of the hands contributes to a relaxed driving style, and this is not the best way to control the car. In theory, a low grip on the steering wheel should allow you to turn the steering wheel at a greater degree, but this position of the hands will lead to a bend in the wrists, which will prevent you from turning smoothly.
- It is not comfortable. Arms dangle, wrists flex, and driving becomes too lazy. From this position it is more convenient to get to the gear lever, but the turn signals will be farther. Some cars have buttons on the steering wheel that are more comfortable to press from the 8:4 position, but they are positioned so that the driver does not accidentally press them with his thumbs when his hands are in the 9:15 position.
- If your hands are positioned correctly, but they still slide off the steering wheel, buy special gloves for driving. Such gloves are made of thin and delicate leather, which allows hands to catch on the steering wheel.
), it will be dedicated correct position hands on the steering wheel, it would seem that everything is elementary, but for many novice drivers this is almost the first question, as usual experienced drivers it will not be interesting, but welcome to newcomers ...
In order to properly drive a car, you need to correctly and safely hold the steering wheel. Now in modern cars, it is no longer just a “steering wheel” that needs to be turned, it is also a control center, with many car functions, from the audio system to cruise control or suspension settings, such a device is commonly called -.
And in order to use all the benefits of this multifunction steering wheel as correctly as possible, learn to hold your hands correctly. I would like to say a few words about cruise control, I also have technical lessons there, one of the first to consider the operation of this device (), be sure to read, you will gain a lot of useful knowledge.
It should be noted that almost all modern manufacturers Cars now have hints that will allow you to correctly position your palms. These are all kinds of slots, grooves and tubercles applied to the rim itself. Here they are
Thus, my manufacturer hints what is right to hold - in the so-called position 9 - 3, according to the hands of the dial.
Position "9 - 3"
The left palm corresponds to the number 9, and the right to the number 3. So we have it - one opposite the other, it should be noted that such an arrangement allows you to effectively control all the functions of the car (audio system buttons, cruise control), as well as the windshield wiper control levers and turning lights. Another plus is that you do not overlap the main display with indicators of speed, rpm and other important values. Be sure to control them so as not to violate the city mode!
However, it is not enough to keep your palms straight - you still need to perform maneuvers, such as turns and turns. In turn, the "turns" are divided into three groups, these are smooth turns, medium and steep.
Smooth turns
Pass from position 9 - 3, usually these are turns either with high speeds or not so cool. With both hands from "nine - three", we move the steering wheel to the right or left, usually this way you can turn no more than 25 degrees. Of course, you can make a sharper maneuver, but it will be convenient for your hands to cross, here you already need the skill of performing medium maneuvers. You can train in this way on the track (where speeds are higher than city speeds), where you just need this type of maneuver.
maneuver from position 9 - 3
Medium maneuvers
Turns 90 degrees. From the “9 - 3” scheme, it is inconvenient to turn at large angles (90 or more), for this you need to use a different tactic. If you turn to the left, then - leave the left palm in the “9” position, lower the right one for 6 o'clock, then right - turn the steering wheel to the left until the turn is made, and help the process with the left, but the right palm is the main one (push the steering wheel with it). If we make a maneuver to the right, everything is the same, only we lower the left hand at six o'clock, and leave the right hand at the 3 o'clock position.
one hand 9 o'clock, the other 6 o'clock
average maneuver
Steep maneuvers
Sharp turns or U-turns. In such maneuvers, you need to learn how to intercept the steering wheel, again from “9 - 3” you need to start turning the steering wheel until they cross, and then you need to intercept your hands. The main thing is that you clearly hold the steering wheel with one hand when you release the other to intercept.
It is not correct to keep your hands on top of the steering wheel or below. Hands at the top cover the whole dashboard, you simply may not notice and exceed the speed limit. If your hands are at the bottom of the steering wheel, then you do not control it completely, it can be knocked out if it gets into a hole, which can provoke an emergency.
wrong hands - on top
wrong hands - from below
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As I believe that this lesson is not difficult - but mandatory. Learn the correct position, because the car can skid on wet or snow covered road, and only a good "grip" can save you. That's all, read our AUTOBLOG.
