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Hand-to-Hand Steering (Push/Pull)
To use this steering wheel method:
Start with your hands at 9 and 3 o’clock or 8 and 4 o’clock.
Do not cross your hands over the middle of the steering wheel.
Keep your hands in these positions, even when making turns.
Hand-Over-Hand Steering
Use this steering wheel method when you turn at low speeds, park, or need to recover from a skid. To use this method:
Start with your hands at 8 and 4 o’clock.
Reach across the steering wheel to grasp the opposite side.
Let go of the steering wheel with your other hand.
Reach across the arm still holding the wheel, grip the wheel, and pull up.
One-Hand Steering:
There are only two situations that may require steering with one hand:
When you are turning while backing up to see where you are going behind you. Place your hand at the 12 o’clock position on the steering wheel.
When you are operating vehicle controls that require you to remove a hand from the steering wheel
Use your vehicle’s horn to let other drivers know you are there or warn others of a hazard. Use your horn to:
Avoid collisions.
Alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead.
If you can see a collision or hazard ahead, warn drivers behind you using these methods:
Turn on your emergency flashers.
Lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times.
Use a hand signal when slowing and stopping.
If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble:
Turn on your emergency flashers. If your vehicle does not have emergency flashers, use your turn signals.
If possible, pull off the road away from all traffic.
If you cannot get completely off the road, stop where people can see you and your vehicle from behind.
Do not stop just over a hill or just around a curve. Other drivers may not see your vehicle in time to avoid a collision.
Call for emergency roadside assistance and stay in your vehicle until help arrives.
