Can You Let Go of the Steering Wheel Directly When Turning Back?
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You can let go of the steering wheel directly when turning back. For beginners, the method of turning the steering wheel after a turn must be done as required, i.e., the large-hand alternation method, which is also known as the cross method. Once your driving skills improve, you can try letting go of the steering wheel, and it will automatically return to its original position. Tips for beginners when turning: 1. Control your speed: Beginners must drive slowly, which is one of the most important prerequisites. Especially when turning, you must decelerate in advance. Only by driving slowly can you pass safely or correct mistakes in time. On the contrary, turning at high speed can easily lead to danger. 2. Try to make a small turn when turning right: When turning right, you may sometimes encounter vehicles that are going straight or are already moving, such as at intersections. In this case, you need to make a small turn so as not to affect the normal driving of the straight-going vehicles; otherwise, you may obstruct others.
I've been driving for over a decade, and I never simply let go of the steering wheel when returning it after a turn—that's far too dangerous. While the steering wheel will naturally return to center after completing a turn, abruptly releasing it can cause the wheel to snap back violently, potentially making the tires skid and leading to loss of vehicle control—especially at high speeds or during sharp turns. There's a real risk of veering out of the lane and causing an accident. Once, while making a turn at a rainy intersection, I nearly lost traction, but by gently guiding the wheel to assist its gradual return, I avoided trouble. The key to safe driving is maintaining constant contact with the steering wheel using the 10-and-2 hand position, then lightly supporting its natural return after turns. Remember, small disciplined habits prevent major disasters—don’t sacrifice safety to save minimal effort. Cultivating proper techniques ensures smoother, more secure driving.
