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Ask a Trooper: Avoid the 10 and 2 o'clock positions when holding steering wheele
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota State Patrol
November 05, 2025
Question: I have two grandsons, one 17 years old with a driver’s license, the other 15 with a permit. They both have a bad habit of driving with one hand on the wheel. I stress how dangerous this is and both hands need to be on wheel all the time. I drive at the 9 and 3 position and try to have them do the same. Any suggestions? Answer: When it comes to driving, try to keep at least 10 inches…