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Originally Posted by red 928

I always figured that "one hand at 12 o'clock air bag"
thing was a non-issue.

If I was going to hit something hard enough to set off
the airbag, I most certainly would recognize it and
move my hands to a more defensive position while
trying to avoid the collision.

If by chance I would not recognize the impending collision,
My being behind the wheel would be a greater concern than
my hand position on the wheel.

I understand, but at the same time, accidents often don't happen to alert, defensive drivers unless they get momentarily distracted which can happen to anyone. No one plans to not pay attention and get in an accident.