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Studies Find Driving at '10 and 2' Could Be Wrong, Dangerous
Most people learned that the correct hand position on the steering wheel of a car is 10 and 2, but new research shows that is actually a bad idea.
Instructions to put your hands on the steering wheel of a car at clock positions 10 and 2 dates back to when most cars did not have power steering.
Studies are now showing that holding the wheel at 10 and 2 is dangerous.
According to an article on AOL Autos, "If a steering wheel airbag were to deploy, it's much more likely that the driver's arm would be blown into their face, causing serious pain and potentially life-threatening injuries."
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The article stated, "AAA suggests keeping your hands on the side of the wheel at 3 and 9 or the bottom of the wheel 8 and 4. It will not only reduce driving fatigue, it might just save you a trip to the hospital."
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