Why there are grab handles above car doors: you probably did not know this

Have you ever noticed the handle above the driver's seat in a car? Have you ever thought about its purpose? Its location may seem a bit strange because the driver must keep their hands on the steering wheel while driving and sometimes shift the gearbox if the car is a manual.

There are several options for using the handle above the car seat. The details were provided by MMR.

Function 1: Auxiliary

First of all, such a handle performs an auxiliary function. In the interiors of trucks or large SUVs, it is necessary to hold on to it when getting in and out of the car. Grabbing the handle makes it easy for the driver to jump down to the ground or get into the car. But then why do standard sedans have such handles? This is where the auxiliary function becomes the next one - design.

Function 2: Design

This function is related to the optimization of production processes or the standardization of production. That is, it is easier, faster, and cheaper for car manufacturers to install a handle above the seat in all car models than to manufacture finishing elements for each individual case. It should be noted that models differ in different car markets, for example, in the location of the steering wheel and other equipment features.

Function 3: Practical

Some car manufacturers integrate cases for sunglasses or regular glasses near the handle above the seat.

The main thing is that the idea of using the handle above the seat does not interfere with the driving process and does not limit visibility.

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