Driving
Steering Control
Correct Hand Position
1. Hold the steering wheel with both hands in either the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock position or the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock (quarter-to-three) position.
2. Keep your palms on the outer circumference of the steering wheel with your thumbs resting comfortably along the rim.
3. Maintain both hands on the steering wheel at all times, except when changing gears, signaling, or operating vehicle controls.
Steering Technique
4. Steer in a controlled and deliberate manner to ensure safe cornering and lane positioning.
5. Avoid cutting corners or taking bends too wide.
6. For light motor vehicles, use the push-and-pull steering method when turning left or right.
7. Make all steering movements smooth and progressive, avoiding sudden or jerky actions.
8. Keep the vehicle within its lane and do not wander or straddle lane markings.
9. Continuously adjust your road position to maintain a safe distance from moving or stationary hazards.
10. Always keep at least one hand on the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
11. Do not turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary, as this can cause unnecessary wear to the tyres and steering components.
Counter-Steering
Counter-steering is the action of turning the steering wheel in the opposite direction to the one originally used immediately before the vehicle comes to a stop.
When to Use Counter-Steering
To straighten the vehicle after completing a turn or parking manoeuvre.
To position the wheels correctly before moving off.
To improve vehicle control and complete manoeuvres more smoothly.
Important
Counter-steering should be performed while the vehicle is moving whenever possible.
This reduces wear on the tyres and steering mechanism and allows the manoeuvre to be completed with greater ease and control.
K53 Test Notes
The push-and-pull steering method is not required during the yard test.
During the road test, poor steering habits may result in penalty points.
Examples of steering faults include:
Resting one hand on the gear lever.
Driving with only one hand on the steering wheel unnecessarily.
Crossing hands excessively on the steering wheel.
Failing to maintain proper lane position.
Repeated steering faults may result in penalty points being allocated throughout the duration of the test.
Correct Hand Position
1. Hold the steering wheel with both hands in either the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock position or the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock (quarter-to-three) position.
2. Keep your palms on the outer circumference of the steering wheel with your thumbs resting comfortably along the rim.
3. Maintain both hands on the steering wheel at all times, except when changing gears, signaling, or operating vehicle controls.
Steering Technique
4. Steer in a controlled and deliberate manner to ensure safe cornering and lane positioning.
5. Avoid cutting corners or taking bends too wide.
6. For light motor vehicles, use the push-and-pull steering method when turning left or right.
7. Make all steering movements smooth and progressive, avoiding sudden or jerky actions.
8. Keep the vehicle within its lane and do not wander or straddle lane markings.
9. Continuously adjust your road position to maintain a safe distance from moving or stationary hazards.
10. Always keep at least one hand on the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
11. Do not turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary, as this can cause unnecessary wear to the tyres and steering components.
Counter-Steering
Counter-steering is the action of turning the steering wheel in the opposite direction to the one originally used immediately before the vehicle comes to a stop.
When to Use Counter-Steering
To straighten the vehicle after completing a turn or parking manoeuvre.
To position the wheels correctly before moving off.
To improve vehicle control and complete manoeuvres more smoothly.
Important
Counter-steering should be performed while the vehicle is moving whenever possible.
This reduces wear on the tyres and steering mechanism and allows the manoeuvre to be completed with greater ease and control.
K53 Test Notes
The push-and-pull steering method is not required during the yard test.
During the road test, poor steering habits may result in penalty points.
Examples of steering faults include:
Resting one hand on the gear lever.
Driving with only one hand on the steering wheel unnecessarily.
Crossing hands excessively on the steering wheel.
Failing to maintain proper lane position.
Repeated steering faults may result in penalty points being allocated throughout the duration of the test.