The Best Way to Hold a Steering Wheel (and the Habits to Avoid)

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Habits to avoid

    Resting a hand at the top of the wheel. If the airbag deploys, your hand and arm can be thrown toward your face.
    Holding the wheel at the bottom with one hand. You have less control in an emergency.
    Gripping the spokes inside the wheel. An airbag deployment could injure your hand or wrist.
    Placing your thumbs inside the rim. In a sudden jolt, a thumb