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- Steering is one of the
most important and fun things

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about driving because it puts
you in control of the car.

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Proper hand placement
can ensure efficiency

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and enhance safety when driving.

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Today we'll learn the proper
way to hold a steering wheel

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and we'll discuss the push, pull

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and slide method for steering.

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Steering may seem simple,

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but there are many misconceptions

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about where to put your hands.

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Proper hand placement
could prevent a crash

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or a serious injury.

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Think of the steering wheel like a clock

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with 12 at the top.

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Most people think that

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you should put your hands at 10 and two.

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The 10 to two hand placement is not ideal

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because the arms can become tired

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and it creates unnecessary movement.

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It also forces the driver to
cross their arms when turning.

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In the event of a crash
and airbag deployment,

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this could cause serious injury.

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(yells dramatically)

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The proper place to put your hands

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is actually at eight and four.

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Putting your hands in this position

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is not only more efficient,

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but it's also safer.

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Once our hands are in this
position, we can use the push,

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pull and slide method for turning.

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Using the push, pull, slide method,

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use one hand to push the steering wheel,

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the other to pull,

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and then slide your hands

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to return to the eight and four position.

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This will prevent your arms from crossing

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and slamming into your
face in case of a crash.

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These steering techniques
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may seem simple,

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but they're vital to the safe
operation of your vehicle.

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By merely changing your hand placement,

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you could prevent a crash
or a serious injury.

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Do your part to keep
yourself and roadway safe.