Where should your hands REALLY go on the steering wheel? And it’s not ‘10 and 2′

ORLANDO, Fla. – Most of us learned to drive with the classic rule drilled into our heads: hands at 10 and 2. It was practically law in driver’s ed classes for decades. But did you know that recommendation is actually outdated?

In fact, putting your hands at “10 and 2” might not be the safest position in modern vehicles — and there’s a very good reason why.

Today on Trooper Steve on Patrol, we’re hitting the road to talk about something incredibly simple, but often overlooked: proper hand placement on the steering wheel. It might sound basic, but getting it right can make a real difference if you ever must react quickly — or if your airbag deploys.

We’ll break down:

• Where the old “10 and 2” rule came from. 
• Why modern safety experts say it’s not ideal anymore. 
• What hand position you should be using instead. 

If you want to make sure you’re driving as safely as possible — or you’re just curious about how a small adjustment can help avoid injury — watch the full video at the top of this story.