Driving Techniques: How to Hold the Steering Wheel

[JDMxDB8]

The correct way to hold the steering wheel:

1. Position your hands at the 9 and 3 o'clock position.

2. Grip the steering wheel firmly but with just enough pressure to turn it. This will allow you to feel the feedback transmitted from the tires. Do not gorilla grip the wheel. It will only dull the steering feedback experience. Hence slow your response time to any corrections.

3. Do not thumb the spokes on the steering wheel. Your thumb position should be parrallel to the rim of the wheel. (I'm still trying to break this habit ) Why you ask? It is not uncommon for drivers to break their thumbs when they loose control of their car. The steering wheel will turn with such violent force when you spin out, and if your thumbs are on the spokes, they will break instantly.

Keep in mind that this technique is intented more for those who are in motorsports. Though I use this technique on a daily basis, I don't expect everyone else to do this.

Also, you should never drive with one hand on the steering wheel and one hand on the shifter.

Thanks to Manly from TrackHQ for the great information!

 

[DCmateo21]

good info bump

 

[BigMac88]

Matt, you should compile a 'performance driving basics' guide and get it stickied, you always have great instructional info and vids.

 

[JDMxDB8]

Matt, you should compile a 'performance driving basics' guide and get it stickied, you always have great instructional info and vids.

It's up the to Admins/Mods if they want to have my threads stickied.