# '9 And 3' Is The New '10 And 2' Steering Wheel Rule - And Here's Why

> Years ago, we were taught to drive with our hands at the "10 and 2" positions on the steering wheel. This correlated to where the numbers on the face of a clock are located.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2181695/9-and-3-nhtsa-steering-wheel-hand-placement/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a18e08df060cb2294d7abb1)
- **Published:** 2026-05-29
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #wheel #clock #steering #hand #rule #correlated #drive #face
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