when u hold a stearing wheel in a car do u hold it at 10 n 2 or 9 n 3 or wat?

Question

me and gf argued ab this what u think

Answer 1

It is suggested to hold the wheel at the 9 and 3 positions.


Kevin

Answer 2

Back before driver side airbags were a standard in automobiles, the common practice was the "10 & 2" hand positions. Once SRS became standard in cars, this was changed to the "3 & 9" position in an effort to reduce the number of injuries incurred from the airbag itself during a collision. Personally, Use whatever is most comfortable for you, as long as you are able to maintain control of the vehicle in any foreseeable situation.

A bit of a side note, one of the things they do not teach that I would recommend to anyone, is to keep your thumbs away from the inside of the wheel, especially during off-road or competition driving. Too many people get their thumbs broken by holding onto the wheel with their thumbs tucked between the spokes.

Answer 3

10 and 2 is the old way. It is not safe with many cars with air bags if the bag goes off. Pick a position that places the forearm and hand where the airbag will not hit them if it goes off. This is most likely 9 and 3. Do not let anybody tell you different. For those that think one hand at 12 is safe, I suggest you consult a driver training school. And do not hook your thumbs around the wheel either.

Answer 4

In older cars it was 10 and 2. Now that cars have airbags it is 9 and 3 to keep your arms out of the way if the airbags go off. With side airbags the recommendation is 8 and 4.

M

Answer 5

It is best to hold at 9-3 and with relaxed but firmly gripped hands. Steering wheels are smaller these days and the 10-2 position can cause an accident from over computation in a skidding or panic situation.

Answer 6

You place your hands on the steering wheel at "9 n 3". It was "10 n 2" up to 1994 when they began putting air bags into vehicles. They changed it because if you have your hands at "10 n 2" and your air bag deploys you are going to hit yourself in the face and most likely in the eyes. However, if you place your hands at "9 n 3" and your air bag deploys your hands are going to fall by your sides, no harm done to your face.

Answer 7

10&2 is for old cars like mine 9&3 are for todays cars i prefer 12

Answer 8

its sposed to be like 10 and 2 but mine are more like 8 and 4

Answer 9

I usually hold mine at 9:15 and 7:32....but that's just me...LOL

Answer 10

Due to air bags in newer vehicles 10-2 is history.(safety)Air bags can break your arms.