How to Steer the Wheel When Turning a Car?

[LilaLee]

Methods for steering the wheel when turning a car: 1. When making a right turn, do not rotate the steering wheel with your hands but move it. Failing to turn the wheel sufficiently for a right turn can result in incomplete turning, especially at smaller intersections where a larger steering angle is required. Insufficient steering may lead to driving in the wrong direction. Always keep both hands on the wheel. 2. When making a U-turn, turn the steering wheel with your right hand to the 10 o'clock position, using the left hand to receive and the right hand to guide, and vice versa for a left turn. 3. For a right turn, turning the steering wheel one full rotation (360 degrees) is sufficient. It's important to get accustomed to minimal steering adjustments, controlling the wheel within a 5 to 10-degree angle. When taking wide turns, reduce speed and avoid rapid steering to prevent skidding.

[AllieLynn]

Last time when coaching a beginner driver, I specifically taught this technique. When turning, keep both hands at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions on the steering wheel, rotating it in a circular motion by crossing hands. For left turns, push with your right hand while receiving with the left; for right turns, push with the left and receive with the right. The key points are: 1) For wide turns (like 90-degree bends), make sure to turn the wheel sufficiently - usually about half a turn in advance; 2) Slow down for sharp turns, and at small intersections always check mirrors for sudden electric bike appearances; 3) Return the wheel steadily - don't let it snap back automatically as this may cause lane deviation. Additionally, on rainy days when roads are slippery, steer more gently than usual to prevent tire skidding and potential accidents.

[PrestonLee]

Sharing personal habits: When turning, I usually start slowing down 50 meters in advance, moving my foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal to prepare. Both hands remain relaxed and slightly bent, allowing the steering wheel to rotate naturally in my palms, like practicing Tai Chi. For wide turns, avoid stiff elbows; instead, let the upper body lean slightly with the turn to save effort. Pay special attention to left turns at intersections—always turn into the leftmost lane to avoid scraping the center guardrail. After each turn, make it a habit to check the center mirror to confirm the car is fully straightened before accelerating. On mountain roads, continuity is key—start preparing to straighten the wheel immediately after completing a turn segment.

[DelMadeline]

Actually, turning the steering wheel mainly involves three steps: before entering the turn, ease off the throttle to slow down, look in the direction you want to go while turning the steering wheel; during the turn, maintain a steady speed and make slight adjustments to the angle; when exiting the turn, straighten the steering wheel while gently pressing the accelerator. The key is to guide the steering wheel like flying a kite—the amount you turn the wheel directly corresponds to how much the front of the car turns, avoiding sudden jerky movements left and right like twisting a rope. Pay special attention to the issue of the inner wheel difference—when large vehicles turn, the position of the rear wheels differs from that of small cars. When driving a large vehicle through a tight turn, it's safer to turn the steering wheel earlier and more aggressively.

[Sá]

Once when driving a friend's new car, I noticed the steering wheel cover was particularly slippery, which made me realize how crucial steering feel is. When entering a turn, the push-pull motion of your arms should be smooth and continuous, like pushing a millstone, avoiding any jerky movements. During U-turns, steer more quickly and ensure your hands cross smoothly without getting tangled. On rainy days when navigating wet curves, try pre-steering—turning the wheel about 15 degrees before entering the bend and then straightening it—to help the tires drain water more steadily. On highway ramps, the biggest fear is fishtailing; it's best to steer in two or three stages, pausing for half a second after every 30 degrees of turn before continuing.