How Many Turns Does It Take to Fully Turn the Steering Wheel?

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Generally, it takes one and a half turns to fully turn the steering wheel in one direction, making a total of three turns when including the opposite direction. The function of the steering wheel is to convert the force applied by the driver on the edge of the steering wheel into torque, which is then transmitted to the steering shaft. It mainly consists of a frame, foam, and mounting clips or screw holes corresponding to the driver's airbag (DAB). When turning the steering wheel, it is essential to hold it at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions with both hands firmly gripping the wheel, which is widely recognized as the safest steering wheel grip. Never take both hands off the steering wheel. The correct technique is to first turn the wheel half a turn, then have the left hand take over the right hand's position and vice versa. Suddenly turning the wheel to its full extent can easily damage the power steering system, leading to misalignment in the steering wheel's directional accuracy.