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Originally Posted by DonDavis

No, that's really old advice. But I don't debate the point. If that best suits the driver, it's fine.

3 and 9 is much better hand placement.

I've always felt that 3-9 was much better. I've never used 10-2. Maybe just a tiny bit higher than 3-9, but not nearly as high as 10-2.

These days, because of air bags, I think a lower grip may be the recommended/safer spot.

And as already mentioned, have him look about 15 seconds ahead. That should address over-correction and it'll also facilitate early braking as well.

I only give younger drivers the following tips.

hands 3-9
look ahead 15 seconds
early braking
check mirrors very often

And having both hands on the wheel at all times is best.

I know, I know. "I drive with my only one wrist draped over 12o'clock. Been doing it for 3000 years, no issue."

Fine, keep doing it. Just don't teach new drivers that technique.

Good call, don't look at the car ahead, look way up.even in traffic, I'm looking at cars 3-5 cars up, even if I have to look at cars in other lanes, so I can see brake lights come on that much earlier.

I haven't driven with my wrist in a long time. And these days, in cars with air bags, that's a great way to get hurt really badly. When that air bag goes off and causes you to punch yourself in the face at 200mph, Ouch!