Don’t Grab the Steering Wheel From the Inside | Airbag Safety Explained

Keep a controlled grip on the outside of the steering wheel.

Video guide

Don’t Grab the Steering Wheel From the Inside | Airbag Safety Explained

Keep a controlled grip on the outside of the steering wheel.

Video breakdown

Study the lesson by section

Each section below follows an explanation or demonstration in the video. Select a section to play from that point, then practise the skill with appropriate supervision.

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Avoid hooking your hand inside the wheel

The clip shows a driver hooking a hand inside the steering wheel to turn. This places the arm in a poor position near the deploying airbag. Keep your grip on the outer rim and use a controlled steering technique instead.

Driving practice

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