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both hands on the wheel and road testing?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by marek4792, Jun 29, 2011.

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  1. Jun 29, 2011 #1
    marek4792

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    how are instructors in regarding to how, where, and when to hold the wheel, i found out last year from going around the building to their basic control test course, that the one i had was really paranoid about keeping both hands on 10 and 2 tightly (like i was going 200mph or something) as i was attempting to go up a gear at a snails pace, and that was just going around the building. how did you veterans and rookies deal with strict instructors during your road test? I am aware i have to keep my hands on the wheel, but does it strictly have to be at 10 and 2 or can it be like 9-3 and 4-8 for instance and is also death gripping the wheel a must for them?
     
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  3. Jun 29, 2011 #2
    Rerun8963

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    they prefer the 10/2...

    you are only supposed to remove your right hand when you go to shift, then immediately put your hand back on the wheel.

    never "palm" the wheel making a turn, never shift gears while making a turn either, stay in the gear you starting making the turn.

    do it THEIR WAY, pass your test, get your license, THEN do it your way....

    THE END.
     
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  4. Jun 29, 2011 #3
    gt4jk

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    Sorry if being non-educated here; but If not palm what technique would be the most better?
    If you do the whole Move the 10 to the 2 and repeat?
     
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  5. Jun 29, 2011 #4
    Svoray

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    I'm not sure about your area or trainer but my class and local DPS (road test) both required us to have two hands on the wheel. The only time we could put a hand on the shifter was grabbing or droping gears.
     
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    Svoray

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    Also, DO NOT let the wheel slide in your hands during testing. This signifies a lost of control to said vehicle.
     
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  8. Jun 29, 2011 #6
    American-Trucker

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    they want you to hand over hand steer, that way you always have 1 hand HOLDING the wheel.




    American Trucker
     
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  9. Jun 29, 2011 #7
    Rerun8963

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    either "hand over hand"...or the "bus driver shuffle"...are acceptable in the 3 states i work with.
     
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    Allow Me.

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    Since we're on the subject, seat belt on when engine running. Both hands on the wheel (10+2), firm grasp is fine. If any doubts when taking DMV road test, ask the tester, such as double clutching, down shifting etc. I mean, why double clutch 15 times during the road test, if the tester only wants once or twice.
     
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  11. Jun 29, 2011 #9
    123456

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  12. Jun 29, 2011 #10
    marek4792

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    I appreciate the comments, i know how they want you to drive for them, but my main concern is failing because of a slight hiccup here and there as i havent driven a Class A combination vehicle in a year (im 19 btw) and i have a job lined up to primarily drive a Class B delivery truck to gain experience until i can go interstate.
     
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