Why leave the steering wheel upside down: not all drivers know

Some drivers often leave the steering wheel upside down. For beginners, it's sometimes hard to guess what the benefit is.

In fact, there are several reasons. The steering wheel is designed so that the driver can determine the angle of the wheels without getting out of the car. And most drivers align their wheels after stopping. OBOZREVATEL figured out why others use an interesting life hack, leaving the steering wheel upside down.

An upside-down steering wheel is a technique that can be useful for preventing collisions in tight parking lots. In this way, the wheels will protrude outside the body.

Imagine the following situation: the driver of a car parked nearby did not calculate the distance and accidentally hit your car. With the steering wheel turned out, the impact will not be on the metal surface, but on the tire. Social media users say that in theory, this way you can avoid expensive repairs, because replacing a tire and rubber is cheaper than fixing the hood.

Another advantage of turning the steering wheel in a tight parking lot is that it makes it easier to get out of it. If the car is stationary, it can be difficult to turn a wheel that is not reinforced with special mechanisms, especially if there is a lack of parking space. And if you pre-set the wheels in the desired position, you just need to press the gas pedal.

It is also recommended to leave the steering wheel upside down if you park the car on a downhill slope. In case of sudden movement, the vehicle will hit a barrier if you turn the wheels toward the curb.

And the last reason is relevant in the summer: leaving the steering wheel upside down will keep the part where the driver's palms are usually located in the shade. This will prevent overheating.

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