I seem to recall the 'Roadcraft' handbook recommended 9-3 positioning.

I usually drive like that, however, much like craig-pd, it's a bit different on a motorway, with the left elbow supported so lower down on that side.

I think it's far more important that you are in good, positive control, rather than some dogmatic 'correct' hand positioning - if you've had an elbow injury that could be very uncomfortable when driving longer distances, for example.

I had a driving assessment by an ex-traffic officer. He commented he suspected I drove with only one hand on the wheel, I replied, "I suspect you're right".

I do tend to cruise at 'half past three'.

never liked 10 to 2, always found it awkward, those I see using it always look the same and take ages to turn, personaly as long as your in control I dont think it matters where you hold the steering

I sometimes steer using palm of hand only and never had a problem, don`t advanced driving instructors teach that way ?

Twenty past ten for some reason. I just find it comfortable.

Edited by davecooper on 02/03/2017 at 12:54

I couldn't answer this last night, and having driven to and from work in me car i still couldn;t tell you where me mitts were.

However, in the lorry it's usually 10 to 4 with me right elbow on the door arm rest, the reason for the just before 4 o'clock is so i can operate the manual autobox override which is fingertip control of me right mitt.

Very difficult to give a simple answer, depends what I am doing.

Using the phone and texting needs a different position to pouring a drink or making a sandwich.

Holding the tablet to watch a film requires a different position as well especially if the phone rings at the same time.

It depends what suits you personally - we're all different. I'd have thought that 20 to 4 should give you the same amount of control as 10 to 2, or am I missing something?

On a long trip I'll sometimes rest my elbow on the door for a short time, which necessitates 10 to 2, and it doesn't feel any different terms of control.

You are. You certainly shouldn't be resting your elbow on the door. Much more difficult to move the wheel easily at 20 to 4 than 10 to 2, restricts your arm movement. 10 to 2 is more natural, much easier to move the wheel. If you're on a motorway I can see why people go for one hand on the wheel or both lower than 3.45pm, but that changes when you are on a twisty road or if driving includes roundabouts. Avant, I wonder how your wife and family do this?