right on 12 o'clock possition and left on 9 o'clock
The best hand position for straight ahead steering is to think of the steering wheel as a clock. The best position would be to have the hands on the 3 and the 9, which is what people are taught when learning how to drive.
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First physically walk behind car and check for objects 1) Left hand at 12:00 on steering wheel and body twisted to look out rear window, after checking all mirrors. [Assuming left-hand drive car] 2) With obstructed rear window, such a a loaded truck, whatever hand position is your preference, the old 10:00 and 2:00 is not for everybody, body straight ahead with clear view of mirrors. Do not depend on rear-looking cameras, they have a function to use but not solely.
It combines control of steering and acceleration
The proper hand position on the steering wheel used to be 10 and 2 but it has changed and is now 9 and 3. I am not 100% why it changed but I believe it changed so you could have a better grip on the steering wheel.Part of the reason for the change was to have your arms out of the way of the airbag.
It makes it more easy to change gear
Make sure you have the right bolts. They should go in by hand with no issues.
Controlled Steering
Right hand side of the steering column.Right hand side of the steering column.
using the right and proper way to turn the steering wheel
Imagine it as a clock. Your Hand should be on "2" and "10." With so many vehicles with an air bag in the wheel, they now recommend your hands at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock.
in between your pinkie and reins. `When in riding position, your hands should be at the " 10-2 Position" Right thumb at the angle of 10 on a clock, and left hand at the angle of 2 ( think of it like their pointing to the numbers but your hands are held at a tight fist). MANY people say thumb straight up, hand straight, but by Olympic, Spruce Meadows, and many other high-end trainers, they have taught the "10-2". The only time your hand should be straight, thumbs up, should be in your two-point position. ( But I'm not here to be your coach, whichever you like best :P ) When holding a crop with the 10-2 position your hand position should not change (unless in use). The crop is usually held over the thigh. :) ` Have fun!