How to Turn the Steering Wheel 90 Degrees?
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Place both hands symmetrically on the steering wheel at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions, with your thumbs naturally resting on the inner rim of the steering wheel. Hold the steering wheel with your left hand at the 45-degree position in the upper left corner, then rotate it clockwise to the 45-degree position in the lower right corner—this is half a turn—then release your left hand.
Turning the steering wheel 90 degrees is like making a slight turn, similar to moving the clock's hour hand from 12 to 3 o'clock. I usually do this when changing lanes, avoiding potholes, or making minor directional adjustments while driving. The most stable way to operate is by keeping both hands at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions—pulling the right hand down and to the right turns the wheel 90 degrees clockwise, while pulling the left hand down and to the left turns it counterclockwise. The key is to coordinate with checking the rearview mirrors and sensing the car's tilt. When driving above 50 km/h, the steering should be gentler because a 90-degree turn at high speed can cause significant deviation in the car's direction. After turning, remember to straighten the wheel immediately, letting it naturally reset like a spring. On slippery roads, it's especially important to control the steering angle—a 90-degree turn is just right to avoid skidding. Beginners are advised to practice in an empty parking lot until they master the technique, allowing for smooth application in narrow-road encounters.
