How to Control the Steering Wheel?
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Solutions for not being able to control the steering wheel mainly include the following: 1. Make full use of a reference point on the front of the car. 2. Utilize the peripheral vision of both eyes effectively. 3. Develop a good habit of not moving the steering wheel unless the car's front deviates. 4. Combine with field training to practice the timing and speed of turning the steering wheel. 5. Cultivate a sense of the car. Additional tips: 1. The correct hand position on the steering wheel is to place the left hand at the 9 o'clock position and the right hand at the 3 o'clock position, with the palms slightly tightened and thumbs resting naturally. 2. To determine whether you have turned the steering wheel half a turn or a full turn, you can refer to the brand logo and horn symbol on the steering wheel. After a full turn, the position of the brand logo and horn remains unchanged. For a half turn, the brand logo and horn will be upside down.
If you're not yet skilled at steering wheel control, don't rush onto main roads. First practice your grip and turning in an empty, safe parking lot. When I was learning to drive, I was also flustered—applying too much force incorrectly with tense arms, causing the car to veer off constantly. The key is to relax your shoulders and arms, holding the wheel lightly at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions—as naturally as holding a bowl of soup. Start with slow straight-line driving, then practice gentle turns to feel the tire feedback. Having an experienced driver guide you can help quickly correct your posture. Practice just 10 minutes daily, and you'll master smooth steering in about a month. Don’t forget to check your seat position—sitting too far back overextends your arms, making control harder. Focus on building muscle memory, and only hit the road once it feels effortless. Safety first—this prevents accidental rear-end collisions or skids.
