During normal driving conditions, drivers should handle the steering wheel in this manner:

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The best way to hold the steering wheel is with both hands on the wheel, placed on opposite sides of the wheel. Driving with one hand or driving with hands at the top or bottom of the wheel can dramatically reduce the driver's ability to steer safely should they need to swerve. If a driver hits a pothole or curb, the wheel could be snatched from the driver's hands if they do not have a firm grasp on it.

During Normal Driving Conditions, Drivers Should Handle the Steering Wheel