Section 8: Basic Driving
Steering
Keep both hands on the outside of the steering wheel at all times unless using other controls. Once you have completed using other controls, return both hands to the steering wheel. All steering methods are acceptable (i.e., hand-over-hand and push/pull) as long as both hands are on the outside of the wheel
Always turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go. This works whether you are going forward or in reverse.
Place your hands on the steering wheel; grip the steering wheel firmly but gently. Use your fingers, not the palms of your hands. Keep your thumbs up along the face of the steering wheel. Never hold the inside of the wheel.
HAND-OVER-HAND STEERING
Use hand-over-hand steering when steering is critical, such as when parking, performing sharp right turns, or correcting a skid.
PULL-PUSH STEERING
- Use pull-push steering when turning.
- Pull down with one hand and push up with the other. This results in smooth steering and reduces the potential for oversteering, which can lead to loss of control.
- Keep your hands and thumbs on the outside of the wheel.