How to Steer the Steering Wheel When Learning to Drive?
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When learning to drive, the specific method for steering the wheel is as follows: Hold the wheel with your left hand at the 9 o'clock position and your right hand at the 3-4 o'clock position. The thumbs should grip the inner side of the wheel, while the remaining four fingers wrap around the outer side. Below are the techniques for steering the wheel: 1. Left Turn: When the vehicle needs to turn left, first signal left, then use your left hand to turn the wheel left while your right hand assists in pushing left. After the turn, use your right hand to steer the wheel back to the right to align the vehicle straight ahead. 2. Right Turn: When the vehicle needs to turn right, first signal right, then use your right hand to turn the wheel right while your left hand assists in pushing right. After the turn, use your left hand to steer the wheel back to the left to align the vehicle straight ahead. 3. U-Turn: There are two scenarios for U-turns. First, if there is ample space ahead, you can "take a wide turn," keeping a slightly greater distance from the inner side to avoid scraping accidents. 4. Continuous Curves: The key to navigating continuous curves is to reduce speed. Before entering a curve, you may lean slightly to the right. If turning right, lean slightly to the left. The exact number of turns depends on the actual situation. 5. Reversing: Before reversing, observe the surroundings carefully and decide whether the rear should go left or right. Turning the wheel left will make the rear go left, and turning it right will make the rear go right. The amount of steering should be adjusted based on reference points in the rearview mirror.
Operate the steering wheel like moving clock hands. My driving instructor always said to place the left hand at the 9 o'clock position and the right hand at 3 o'clock—push with one hand and pull with the other when turning. For slight turns, twist the wheel like shuffling mahjong tiles. When making a U-turn, cross your hands and rotate the wheel directly, but don’t let it snap back and hit your hands. The key is to gradually return the wheel as the car starts moving, and straighten it once the car is aligned. Remember to look far ahead to steer smoothly, especially during parallel parking by the roadside. If the white line appears crooked in the rearview mirror, make quick micro-adjustments to avoid scraping the tires against the curb.
