Hand Over Hand Steering

In this video we teach our driving school students how to use the hand over hand steering technique. Be aware that this technique is the recommended method for steering in most North American jurisdictions. Some jurisdictions may use the push/method of steering. If you are not sure about which method to use, please consult your jurisdiction's driving regulations. Archer's Blue Car Driving School is a small family owned driving school in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

[@41yearoldnewdriver]

I am really getting help with this tutorial on steering. I didn't know what the fuck I was doing and I failed the road test twice. I was under and oversteering and felt like an idiot when I failed the two times I failed but this tutorial is helpful.

[@kennethr5296]

The class was very informative BUT. You mentioned right turn is easier than left turns. I would think the opposite, especially when making a turn left onto a busy 2-way street or busy 4-way.

[@edmontondrivingschool]

Hi Kenneth. Thanks for the comment!. Please check around the 7:35 mark, I actually say the opposite. "Left turns are easier than right turns". Also, if you watch our video on Basic Turns, I also mention that left turns are easier than right turns. At this point I'm talking about the physical aspect of the turn, just like in this video. I then go on to mention that left turns are more dangerous because you have to deal with oncoming traffic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/navKcqeBo9d2jNU

[@ellie123miceli2]

ugh i did this in driving school today and i kept messing up when i turned it’s soo hard for me to do hand over hand

[@edmontondrivingschool]

Hi Ellie. Here's a few suggestions: Try practicing it the one handed at a time way like I show in the video. This helps with muscle memory It's easier to do while doing left turns since you don't need to turn as tightly Go into an empty parking lot and practice turning the wheel quickly all the way right and then all the way left by moving the car slowly. Once you develop the muscle memory and are able to to turn the wheel quickly, you will find that you're not even thinking about it. At this point it's becoming instinctual and you'll be able to do it smoothly. Good luck!

[@MissHitAllTheTime]

@@edmontondrivingschool Some instructor teach the 10 2 method...Thanks for this 9 3 method.

[@sebilerogers5119]

Yesterday it was my first driving lesson and I was so overwhelmed with this handover hand method.

[@PaulKeeWong]

Thank you! very useful and easy understanding.

[@rose_blue1]

Thank you!

[@sroy9789]

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G lesson, thank you !!!!

[@Orangetantrum22]

In our handbook it says do not let the wheel slip through ur fingers

[@edmontondrivingschool]

That's too bad. What area do you live?

[@costar155]

Thanks for video, very educational, 👍❤️. Pura Vida

[@razimbsh3363]

Thank you! very useful and easy understanding.🤩

[@tereamusic]

this is so helpful thank you!!!

[@edmontondrivingschool]

Our pleasure!

[@CloudProd]

Ofc ur a woman

[@josh3arch31]

This helped me so much

[@umairmalik1302]

Love your videos! May i have permission to use this video for my driving school curriculum? Im located in Ontario, Richmond Hill. I would credit your youtube page and provide a link, so there would be no altering or downloading your video.

[@edmontondrivingschool]

Hi Umair. Sounds goods!

[@umairmalik1302]

@@edmontondrivingschool Thank you! I appreciate it :)

[@marieflorw6289]

Thank you

[@deanbateman1429]

Thanks for showing this. I just have one question. Would you recommend this steering method or the push-pull method more? Thanks

[@tamasvarga67]

You have better control with this than push-pull and much better if you need to steer quickly.

[@arlenecordner6696]

Thank you very helpful

[@Rainbow41_8]

So when you are letting the wheel recover and slide back to position are you allowed to do this on a driving test? I can’t find anything about this on my state’s driving website

[@edmontondrivingschool]

Here in this jurisdiction it's the recommended method. You can always try and ask someone from the DMV where you live.

[@Rainbow41_8]

Archer's Blue Car Driving School thanks for your reply! I did it on my driving test and passed, was not marked any points off for it, so I assume it was okay here too

[@rockyhandsome6098]

@@Rainbow41_8 hey can you please tell me what state did u took your road test in because I am taking mine tommrow and i can't find this detail on my dmv website also.

[@arianakerrigan9565]

​@@Rainbow41_8Hi, did you do your driving test in the US?

[@romka2009]

Thank you! Should I use the same "hand over hand steering" technique during parking when sometimes you need to do quickly move steering from extreme left to extreme right positions (and opposite)? Is "one hand steering" during parking decrease total points? Thanks in advance!

[@edmontondrivingschool]

Hi Roman. It totally depends on the jurisdiction you will be tested in. Here during your road test (Alberta, Canada), you can only steer one handed while in reverse no more that a 1/4 turn in either direction (9 to 3 o clock position) for minor corrections going straight back.

[@sakura0308-saku-dreammap]

In CA, at 8 and 4 o'oclock position.

[@Olivermathews0224]

Thanks this has been really helpful

[@edmontondrivingschool]

This is the way.

[@MissHitAllTheTime]

Is there a turning method on average like for most road when turning we should keep in mind like how much you turn the steering wheel is enough to complete the turn???

[@jaydenjimenez6873]

knowing how much to steer will just come with experience bro

[@Sokkq]

@@jaydenjimenez6873 yeah just gotta practice and you’ll get a feel for it. Just keep your eyes on the road and they’ll tell your hands how much they need to steer

[@nixc71]

But don’t they say you can’t cross your arms in the test ?

[@edmontondrivingschool]

Please check the rules in YOUR jurisdiction. Here in Alberta Canada, it's the recommended way.

[@mizindalemon1447]

Thank you!!!

[@notsoobasic9561]

When do you release the steering wheel and let your fingers slide? When the car is straight?

[@edmontondrivingschool]

Hi and good question! You should release the wheel when you are almost straight but this will also depend on how fast you are doing your turn. On average if you're doing a 90 degree turn you should be be around 15-20 KPH so the car will straighten out by itself. I like to tell my students that the car should do about 90% of the work and you should do the rest for minor corrections at the end of the turn. The best way to practice this is to go somewhere quiet and keep doing turns until you have straight recoveries and it feels instinctual. Hope this helps. Dom

[@notsoobasic9561]

Archer's Blue Car Driving School Ohh okay, that makes sense! Thank you Dom for your reply and the video!!

[@MissHitAllTheTime]

@@edmontondrivingschool my instructor car steering wheel doesn't turn back itself after the turn...not sure if he made it that way or depending on the car??? Is this true that in driving test they want you to turn the steering wheel straight after the turn instead of relying on it to straight back automatically once you rotate it slightly after the car is almost straight???

[@AYVYN]

I only release when I want to go straight. Don’t let your car drive you

[@MissHitAllTheTime]

@@edmontondrivingschool i feel like some turns i turn the steering wheel way too much when it is not needed for a turn depending on how tight the street or how much space or where you are turning and the car steering wheel automatically turns back but sometimes not enough and it feels scary when you dont control it so then you need to guide it back...usually 45, 75, or 90 degree turns of steering wheel is more than enough for some turns on most streets is this true or not ???

[@rslwannabe9475]

So you'll only really 3 types of steering? Hand Over Hand (The sharper the turn the better this method is) One hand driving (Stick shift car OR backing up) Or just holding your hands in the same spot and turning (Small turns or swapping lanes)

[@AYVYN]

Was looking for racing style steering. I mastered this a decade ago

[@redneckdairy]

Opposite, they want me to change it and do hand over hand.

[@jessekirschner9096]

Hi. If I let the wheel slide back in my hand on my drivers test is that allowed to do

[@edmontondrivingschool]

Hi Jesse. Unfortunately, it depends where you live. In the jurisdiction here (Alberta, Canada) it is totally allowed. Check your jurisdiction and if you're still not sure, ask the examiner that will be testing you before you start your test. Good luck!

[@johnpeterjoseph8783]

Your drive like me

[@heartlessbliss4284]

Shit is confusing I don't like this method at all

[@strangejuice]

0 statistics on airbag injuries from hand position hitting yourself in the face, myth

[@Persanity]

Wow, you are actually teaching people to loosen thier grip on the wheel turning a turn. Not smart.

[@EbrahimKaram]

Please do shuffle steering You exert less energy