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We got this query about a piece of common driving advice via email in April 2015: New drivers are often instructed to place their hands at 10 and 2 o'clock positions on the steering wheel in order to obtain maximum control of their vehicles. Although this technique was once considered ideal for driving safety, it was based on an earlier state of automative technology and is no longer a recommended practice. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the 10 and 2 steering position was frequently suggested to drivers in order to compensate for vehicles without power steering, as that hand position provided drivers with more leverage and made it easier for them to turn the wheels. But since power steering is now a standard feature of modern cars, this advice is outmoded; motorists are now advised to position their hands somewhat lower on the steering wheel: In fact, both AAA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advise that the old-fashioned driving technique is not only no longer optimal, but also may be a safety risk for drivers due to the use of smaller steering wheels in conjunction with widespread adoption of airbags as a safety feature:
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