¿Cómo se debe girar el volante? ¿Cómo mover las manos? | Velocidad Total

What is the correct way to move your hands on the steering wheel, the ideal position, etc.? In this video, I'll talk about some aspects to consider when making the corresponding movements. Starting with hand position on the steering wheel, using the hands of a clock as a reference, you should keep your hands in either the 9 and 5 or 9 and 15 position, or also in the 10 and 2 or 10 and 10 position. Using your hands in these positions allows for better and greater mobility when turning; however, on tighter curves, there comes a point where your arms cross. This is where the tricky part comes in. Speaking from a sporting perspective, we've seen many onboard camera videos of race cars, whether Formula 1, rally cars, supercars, etc. Here, we must consider some characteristics that these cars have: The steering is very direct—they turn a lot with little turn of the wheel—and they also have paddle shifters on the steering wheel to change gears. In a way, this allows you to keep your hands in that position since it's very difficult to cross your arms due to the direct steering. But speaking of "normal" and conventional vehicles, where you undoubtedly turn the steering wheel much more to make a turn, it's not advisable to continue applying this principle, as you'll be excessively crossing your hands on many curves, whether on the highway or in the city. And at high speeds, if the car does something "unusual" and you have your hands crossed, it's crucial to make corrections to the steering wheel, and in that position, it becomes extremely difficult. That's why I recommend that those who are learning to drive avoid crossing their hands when turning, and also refrain from putting their hands inside the steering wheel, since in an accident, the steering wheel turns excessively quickly and can be dangerous. Returning to the hand movement, the intention is for both hands to remain in the 10-2 or 9-3 position at all times, regardless of how much you're turning the steering wheel. One hand remains stationary while the other performs the sliding motion. However, never let go of the steering wheel with both hands. I hope this driving lesson has been helpful and makes you safer drivers on the road. I'll see you in the next video!