ORLANDO, Fla. – Most of us learned to drive with the classic rule drilled into our heads: hands at 10 and 2. It was practically law in driver’s ed classes for decades. But did you know that recommendation is actually outdated?
In fact, putting your hands at “10 and 2” might not be the safest position in modern vehicles — and there’s a very good reason why.
Today on Trooper Steve on Patrol, we’re hitting the road to talk about something incredibly simple, but often overlooked: proper hand placement on the steering wheel. It might sound basic, but getting it right can make a real difference if you ever must react quickly — or if your airbag deploys…