4 Weird Driving Myths That Are Actually Dangerous
Some car myths are not only false, but can be downright dangerous. While some myths, such as warming up the engine on a cold morning or keeping the car idling to save fuel, are mostly harmless, others can pose a real threat to safety.
One such myth is the idea of holding the steering wheel at the '10 and 2' position, which was once taught to give more leverage and better control. However, with the advent of power steering and smaller steering wheels, this idea is no longer relevant.
Generations ago, before cars had power steering and needed larger steering wheels, holding the steering wheel at the '10 and 2' position was taught because it was believed to give more leverage and better control.
- Holding the steering wheel at the '10 and 2' position is no longer necessary with power steering
- Other myths, such as warming up the engine or keeping the car idling, are mostly harmless but can damage your wallet
Author's summary: Debunking common driving myths to ensure safety on the road.