It combines control of steering and acceleration
It makes it more easy to change gear
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.
Low Power Steering Fluid
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.
right on 12 o'clock possition and left on 9 o'clock
If you get in an accident while driving with hands in a higher position on the wheel, and the air bag goes off, your arms would be thrown into your face at a speed of 200 miles per hour. Also the driver experiences less fatigue with the arms at a lower position and better control of the wheel.
Controlled Steering
low hands 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
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
It could be low on power steering fluid. That is a common problem. It makes a sharp whining noise when you turn the steering wheel.