{"id":99036,"date":"2023-12-27T18:43:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T02:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=99036"},"modified":"2025-05-14T09:36:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T16:36:23","slug":"hand-over-hand-steering-and-other-steering-techniques-to-master","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/hand-over-hand-steering-and-other-steering-techniques-to-master\/","title":{"rendered":"Hand-Over-Hand Steering and Other Steering Techniques to Master"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column99036_54a33d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column99036_54a33d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column99036_54a33d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column99036_54a33d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column99036_54a33d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column99036_54a33d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column99036_54a33d-d4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column99036_54a33d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column99036_54a33d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column99036_54a33d-d4 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-d499da  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-d8cc13\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading99036_8f7f27-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading99036_8f7f27-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading99036_8f7f27-b6\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading99036_8f7f27-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading99036_8f7f27-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading99036_8f7f27-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading99036_8f7f27-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading99036_8f7f27-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading99036_8f7f27-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading99036_8f7f27-b6 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading99036_8f7f27-b6\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hand-over-hand steering is a type of steering that makes you put one hand across the other when making a turn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The two other types of steering techniques are hand-to-hand and one-hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are allowed to use hand-over-hand steering in driving tests as long as you can safely steer your vehicle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should avoid bad steering habits such as having a lazy grip and dry steering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Steering control is extremely important when driving. It can blur the lines between a safe and dangerous driving experience, which is why it&rsquo;s important to know the best steering practices available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard Hand Positions Behind the Wheel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before maneuvering the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/steering-wheel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"steering wheel\">steering wheel<\/a>, it&rsquo;s important to know the correct hand positions for your safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 and 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 10 and 2 steering wheel position is arguably the most popular one because it&rsquo;s frequently taught in driving schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is, however, some debate about its safety. According to reports, this position can put drivers at a greater risk of injury if the vehicle is equipped with an airbag. When released, the impact from the airbag could cause the driver&rsquo;s hands to get thrown back and hit their face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9 and 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 9 and 3 hand position is generally regarded as a safer setup than the 10 and 2, but both positions have the same level of steering control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 9 and 3 position is also accepted across all states. Using this technique won&rsquo;t result in deductions if you&rsquo;re in driving school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 and 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to the other two positions, the 8 and 4 setup is the most comfortable one when driving for extended periods. Driving handbooks also recognize this position as an alternative to the 10 and 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some experts who don&rsquo;t recommend using this position because it doesn&rsquo;t give the same leverage as the 9 and 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, you can use this hand position when little maneuvering is required, such as driving on highways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Basic Types of Steering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/different-steering-techniques-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"different steering techniques\" class=\"wp-image-99042\" style=\"width:1024px;height:682px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/different-steering-techniques-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/different-steering-techniques-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/different-steering-techniques-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/different-steering-techniques-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/different-steering-techniques-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/different-steering-techniques-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/different-steering-techniques-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/different-steering-techniques.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steering control is extremely important when driving. It can blur the lines between a safe and dangerous driving experience, which is why it&rsquo;s important to know the best steering practices available.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are generally three steering techniques you can use to turn the steering wheel&#19968;hand-over-hand, hand-to-hand, and one-hand steering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hand-Over-Hand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand-over-hand steering is best used when turning at low speeds with limited visibility. These conditions include crossing an intersection, parking your vehicle, and recovering from a skid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, this type of steering makes you put one hand across the other when making a turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s get a bit more specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When doing the hand-over-hand steering, you begin with your left hand between 8 and 9 o&rsquo;clock and the right hand between 3 and 4 o&rsquo;clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, use the right or left top third of the wheel to move right or left, and use the opposite hand (depending on the direction) to reach across the other arm, and pull the wheel up, over, and down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hand that initiated the motion should release the wheel, returning it to its original position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hand-To-Hand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as push\/pull steering, hand-to-hand steering divides the wheel into two, with both hands staying on their respective sides. Simply put, there&rsquo;s no chance for one of your hands to cross over the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand-to-hand steering is intended for navigating sharp curves at high speeds. With this steering technique, your thumbs are pointed upward, giving you a superior downward grip on the wheel for better control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One-Hand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you went to driving school, you&rsquo;ve probably heard your instructor tell you to keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times. However, this won&rsquo;t always be the case, depending on certain conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backing and operating certain vehicle controls (e.g., wipers, flashers, infotainment buttons) will certainly require you to take one hand off the steering wheel out of necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When using one hand, it&rsquo;s important to keep it in the 8-9 or 3-4 o&rsquo;clock position to maintain vehicle stability, reduce steering reversal, and have enough room for additional steering effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There might be a time when you&rsquo;ll be forced to put your hand in the 12 o&rsquo;clock position. In most cases, backing your vehicle to the left or right will require you to use this hand position because you need to turn your body to look at the rear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/windshield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"windshield\">windshield<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Hand-Over-Hand Steering Allowed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, hand-over-hand steering is allowed, but most people advise against using hand-over-hand because doing so can cause your arms to twist uncomfortably. For some drivers, however, it&rsquo;s the easiest method to use when turning at low speeds, parking, or recovering from a skid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll likely encounter drivers with different opinions regarding hand-over-hand steering. However, it&rsquo;s best to follow what your driving instructor taught you and be mindful of building good steering habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad Steering Habits to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;re bound to get more comfortable behind the wheel the longer you drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relaxed driving isn&rsquo;t something that can get you in trouble with the cops, but being too relaxed to the point where you&rsquo;re no longer in control of your vehicle is an entirely different story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some steering habits you might want to avoid the next time you&rsquo;re out on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving with a Lazy Grip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One arm hanging out by the window might seem like a cool way to drive, but you&rsquo;re actually putting yourself in harm&rsquo;s way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you&rsquo;re backing into a parking space or changing gears, both hands should always grip the steering wheel for maximum control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dry Steering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dry steering is the habit of turning the steering wheel even when the vehicle isn&rsquo;t moving. This can damage the tires and put more strain on the steering linkage because of the added resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steering Wheel-Related Injuries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steering wheel has an inflator module, which contains the airbag, an igniter, a canister of flammable gas, and sodium azide pellets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s standard protocol for the airbags to deploy upon collision. If your hands are in the wrong position while gripping the steering wheel, your arms could hit your face at roughly 200 miles per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forearm fractures, wrist fractures, finger and thumb fractures, nose and cheekbone fractures, and facial lacerations are the most common types of injuries you could suffer if your hands are in the wrong steering wheel position during a collision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand placement on the steering wheel might seem like a minor thing to consider when driving, but it makes all the difference in terms of vehicle control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand-over-hand, hand-to-hand, and one-hand steering are the basic steering wheel positions. They come with their respective advantages and disadvantages, as well as appropriate applications, depending on certain conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, bad steering habits like a lazy grip or dry steering should be avoided at all costs. These could lead to accelerated wear on certain components and increase the risk of getting into an accident.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Steering control is extremely important when driving. 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