It is crucial to understand how to control the steering.

Holding the steering wheel correctly

The driver must firmly grip the steering wheel with both hands to ensure the reaction to split-second emergencies.

When holding the steering wheel, tuck the thumbs into the wheel to ensure maximum grip.

Imagine the wheel as an analog clock; the driver should hold the wheel at 9-3.

Be sure not to hold it at 10-2 or any other positions, as the airbag opening can cause the wrists to break.

1. Changing directions

There are two methods one can use when navigating a turn.

• Push and Pull method

Pull the steering wheel towards the direction the driver intends to turn. The driver pulls the wheel, relaxing the other hand and bringing it down to meet the pulling hand. Now, loosen the pulling hand, allow the other hand to take over, and push the steering wheel until you complete the turn.

• Hand over Hand method

Place hands at the 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions.

If the driver is turning to the right:

Push the wheel to the right with the left hand and allow the other hand to follow the wheel instead of letting go.

When the right-hand reaches the 1 o’clock position, let go of the wheel. Let the left hand go across and over the right hand. Now, with the left hand, hold the wheel at 11 or 12.

Let go of the wheel with the left hand and continue the same process with the right hand.

 2. One-handed driving

One-handed driving is only allowed in specific situations, such as reversing parallel parking or changing gears.

When reversing, the driver can look back out of the rear window and use one hand to turn the steering wheel.

Spinning the steering wheel

Do not allow the steering wheel to spin freely during the driving test, precisely when the car straightens after a turn.

Allowing it to spin will make it appear as if the driver does not control the car.