A MOTORING expert has revealed drivers have been positioning their steering wheels all wrong – and avoiding this mistake could help save lives.
To have the very best control of your car when you’re on the road, it’s essential that you set up your car’s steering wheel position to be safe and comfortable.
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But also adopting the correct distance between the driver and the steering wheel can reduce the chance of your upper body or head hitting it during a crash.
The TikToker says in the video: “Did you know there’s a correct way to position a steering wheel?
“It should be at least 10 inches away from the driver’s chest and face downward to minimise the impact if the airbag goes off, and if you can’t reach the pedals from that position, there are pedal extenders.”
To ensure you’re sitting far enough away, push your shoulders back into the seat and extend your arms over the top of your steering wheel.
Your wrists should rest easily on top of the wheel’s rim – and any closer is too close.
The video uploaded to TikTok by @cathypedrayes has gone viral with one million views.
And users were quick to comment with one saying: “Wait, the steering wheel can move up and down?”
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While another wrote: “I am 5’1… I need to be close to the steering wheel.”
Plus, another motoring expert revealed how using wing mirrors properly can actually make parking a breeze.
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