Question

the 10 and 2 oclock hand position on the steering wheel is no longer recommended because ______.

it gets in the way of the airbags deployment

our hands get in the way of our hazard scan

we cant reach the levers and gear stick from that position

steering wheels are now designed for 9 and 3 oclock

Explanation:

Analyze the safety implications of hand placement on the steering wheel

Modern vehicles are equipped with steering wheel airbags that deploy with explosive force during a collision. If a driver's hands are placed at the 10 and 2 o'clock positions, their arms and hands are positioned directly over the steering wheel's center module where the airbag is housed.

Evaluate the consequences of airbag deployment with high hand placement

When the airbag deploys, it can force the driver's hands and arms into their face, or cause severe fractures, burns, and amputations to the hands and fingers. Placing hands at 9 and 3 o'clock (or 8 and 4 o'clock) keeps the arms clear of the deployment path.

Match with the correct multiple-choice option

The primary safety reason the 10 and 2 o'clock position is no longer recommended is because it gets in the way of the airbag's deployment.

Answer:

• it gets in the way of the airbag's deployment (Correct answer)
• our hands get in the way of our hazard scan
• we can't reach the levers and gear stick from that position
• steering wheels are now designed for 9 and 3 o'clock