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by Santana on August 30th, 2009
Most of the time, both my hands are at 6.
I hardly drive on highways+3
by csimme01 and Ninja Cooper UNMASKED on November 7th, 2009
That depends what I am doing..
On the way to work = 9 to 5
Going to lunch = 12:00
Listening to music by Chicago = 25 or 6 to 4
Looking for something = 4:11
by Cam on November 7th, 2009
I prefer left hand at 7 and right hand fiddling with the radio :-)
by Abbra gone Underground on August 31st, 2009
90% of the time I am at 8 - 4 but I change around to avoid pains.
The only thing I avoid is driving one handed. People don't realise the danger they put themselves in, and others, especially hanging one hand over the top of the wheel. Just imagine driving one handed and hitting an obstacle, a curb, a stone or having a sudden blow out.
Anyway, it suits some people so ....!
by MarthaStewart on August 31st, 2009
When I learned to drive we were told the correct position was "ten to 2," but since steering wheels generally have air bags in them now, the safety recommendations were changed to the "quarter to 3" position.
http://www.securitydriver.com/aic/stories/article-101.html
by mzlady on August 30th, 2009
drive one hand
by Tveg on August 30th, 2009
I think you meant 10 and 2. It is controversial these days with some saying 9 and 3, and others saying 8 and 4, or surprisingly even 7 and 5 . Airbags are part of the concern with 10 and 2 as your hands can theoretically be flung 100 mph at your face if you are in a collision, making you quite the heavy hitter.
by Factotum on August 30th, 2009
I keep one hand at 9:52 and the other on the radio.
by Mean Sixteen on August 30th, 2009
Only if conditions require a greater level of control like heavy rain or snow. Other than that I even drive with my knees most the time. And I know that chauffeurs, more often than not, drive with one hand at approx 5 o'clock.
by Ironhead on August 30th, 2009
I am a one handed driver...it is usually around 20 "a clock"..
by chickenchaser on August 30th, 2009
I actually do the 11 and 6, my hands go to sleep at 10 and 2.
by R-R on August 30th, 2009
I use 9 and 3
by philosopher-saint on August 30th, 2009
Most of the time, left hand at 9 o'clock.
[right hand free for other 'tasks'?]
;-)
by Worzel on August 30th, 2009
In the UK it's 10 and 2 but in my case it's usually 10 and my arm on the window (right hand drive). :o)
by NonnyMouse on August 30th, 2009
At 9 and 3. I read that it is safest if the air bag deploys. The old 10 & 2 position could result in 2 broken arms. Thinking of that possiblity, I changed my old habit in about one second!
by CT on August 30th, 2009
Well 10and 2 is the correct way but my hands don't stay there I have to admit..
by j ninja... on August 30th, 2009
It all depends on my steering wheel drum's. :)
by Chicago Lady on August 30th, 2009
Sometimes yes, often no. How about you, Jen?
+5
by kat on August 30th, 2009
No,I think I move them around to different poistions.Sometimes only use 1 hand.
by vincentcent on August 30th, 2009
Usually one hand at 12 o'clock. I know this bad news if the air bag goes off, but I still do it. Lazy I guess.
by sinead on August 30th, 2009
you put your hands at 10 to 2 that is said to b the prober way
by dead leaves raked in a pile on August 30th, 2009
I tend to rest my hands on the hub/spokes of the steering wheel and feel the stationary part with my fingertips. I can feel minute movements that way and I seem to be able to drive more steadily.
Now I need to work on staying awake..
by nutmegcollector on August 30th, 2009
Yes, most of the time. When I really want to feel relaxed, I use just my right index finger at 6 o'clock. :) +5
by Shemarq the Wamama on August 30th, 2009
I drive with my feet. (just kidding)! When I'm just doing straight driving, I usually rest my hands on the middle part of the steering wheel.
by xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on August 30th, 2009
I keep my hand on 9.and 3 clock.
by azlotto on August 30th, 2009
I drive with hands at 12 and 3.
+5
by Anonymous on August 30th, 2009
I find it very difficult and uncomfortable driving with both hands, i can only drive well with my left hand and i keep it at the 6 O'clock position. wierd?
by Ice man on August 30th, 2009
No, 10 and 2.
by dea_ex_machina on August 30th, 2009
I prefer the 10 and 2 positions.. 11 is too far north
by -NUNYA-- on August 30th, 2009
Nope I sure don't. :-) invis. +5
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by -Icy- on August 30th, 2009