Why you should use the 9 3 steering wheel position

If you grew up in the era of "10 and 2," switching to the 9 3 steering wheel position might feel a bit weird at first, but it's actually the way most modern cars are designed to be driven. For decades, driving instructors hammered the 10 and 2 rule into our heads, and it made sense at the time. Back then, cars didn't have power steering, and you needed that high-up leverage to muscle a heavy steel boat around a corner. Plus, there weren't explosive cushions tucked inside the center of the wheel waiting to pop out. ...

February 21, 2026 · 7 min · Bussey Ashlyn