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Steering Wheel Hand Position X To maintain maximum control of the vehicle, drivers should always have both hands firmly on the steering wheel, with one hand on each side. For the best grip, be sure to use your fingers instead of the palms of your hands and keep your thumbs up along the face of the steering wheel. In normal driving situations, you should never use one hand or use the steering wheel hub to grip the wheel. X You have probably heard the 10 and 2 rule, but times have changed. The optimum position for steering control is the left hand resting at approximately the 9 o'clock position, with the right hand at approximately the 3 o'clock position (as on the face of a clock). Some drivers prefer a slightly lower hand position closer to 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock, depending on the position of the steering wheel spokes. X According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), there are no scientific studies that indicate any specific hand position is more or less safe in vehicles with airbags. It is recommended that a person drive with their hands in the position where they are most in control of their vehicle. Just remember, that always means two hands on the wheel, not one. MIRROR SETTINGS New vehicles have changed a lot, but even with the latest technology, all vehicles still have blind spots, or places on both sides of your vehicle that you cannot see in the rearview or side-view mirrors. In addition, the elevation of the driver's seat, the shape of a vehicle's windows, and vehicle design can affect the size of the blind spots. After you are properly seated in your vehicle, you are ready to adjust your mirrors. The simple steps on the next page can reduce blind spots/zones. Vehicle Location for Setting Your Mirrors If possible, position your vehicle in an open area, even a parking lot, where you are out of the way of other traffic. If that is not possible, try a driveway or street parking space. In the distance to the rear of the vehicle, there might be stationary items, such as other vehicles, buildings, or trees. Once your mirrors are properly adjusted, you should see all these objects in one or more of the three mirrors. Blind Spot Warning Systems These systems use sensors on both sides of your vehicle to monitor difficult-to-see blind spots. Usually there is a visual warning on your side-view mirror, and possibly an audible warning also, that lets you know when a vehicle is occupying your blind spot. Some systems may even apply autonomous braking to nudge you back into your lane if you try to change lanes while a vehicle is in your blind spot. AARP 40 ARE WE READY TO DRIVE? 3 1 2 3 5 6 4