Use of Steering Wheel Trainers
his simple and practical teaching aid is as easy as it is simple to demonstrate the "Pull Push method" of steering while in a stationery position. This simple design steering teaching aid, eliminates the need (if there was ever one) of dry steering in demonstration.
How to Use the Steering Wheel Trainer
With this training aid you can simply hand it to your pupil, in a stopped position with the engine off, to instruct on how to use the "pull, push method" of steering to help and improve a pupils ability and use. Simply place the steering wheel trainer in front of the existing steering wheel, holding it at the "ten to two" or "quarter to three" positions and offer instruction. This steering wheel trainer is lightweight, however gives a realistic feel for your pupil to practice! It may also be used by the ADI in the tuition seat of the vehicle to give a visual demonstration.
Safety Notice
It is not recommended to attach or secure a steering wheel trainer to cars with steering wheel airbag protection, you should at the very least position the training aid and yourself, a minimum distance of at 30 cm from the actual steering wheel, in case of accident, please see below.
This product stores neatly in the boot of the training vehicle when not in use...
Correct use of the steering
Allow the back of your seat to be sufficiently forward for your arms not to have to stretch. A proper position would be with the elbows slightly bent. Always prepare and adjust your driving position in the correct order DSSSM, doors, seat, steering seat belt & mirrors, this is an especially important point to remember, as there is little point in adjusting the mirrors and thereafter adjusting the seat!
Instructions steering wheel trainer
Use this practical, yet simple steering wheel trainer to assist pupils’ practice or demonstrate the holding position of a steering wheel, i.e., ten to two or a quarter to three positions. Practice or demonstrate the "Push Pull" method in turning left or right, leading with one hand, and following with the other….
Steering hand position
Your hand placement on the steering wheel should be at the ten to two or quarter to three positions, whichever is more comfortable, for the push, pull method of steering, where the speed of steering operation, will depend on the traveling speed.
The steering
The correct way to hold the steering wheel is as stated above, to have your hands in the “ten to two” or “quarter to three positions” on a clock face. You operate the steering controls by rotating the steering wheel through the pull-push method. This movement, either to the left or right, will cause connecting joints to turn the front wheels to change direction. You should always maintain control of the steering by keeping both hands on the steering wheel, except when operating a signal or a vehicle control. After turning the steering wheel, say for a left or right corner whilst driving, the steering wheel will want to straighten automatically. This is called self-centering this happens when you allow the steering wheel to slip through your hands. This practice is not recommended, as the self-centering or straightening up will occur at different speeds depending on your traveling speed. You should always return the steering wheel by using the returning method.
Correct use
Some examples of steering faults are not reading the road well ahead, having both hands off the steering at the same time, over-steering, under-steering, or steering with one hand for prolonged periods, not maintaining a straight or steady course, not staying within lanes, crossing of the hands/arms in either turning left or right, resting the right arm on the window or resting your hand on your lap or knee, or rimming the wheel, i.e., placing your hand on the inside of the steering wheel to turn. Excessive play in the steering wheel can indicate a worn or faulty steering gear. If you have to turn the steering wheel more than an 25mm (one inch) before the wheels begin to turn, then you should get the steering checked.
A note on Power Assisted Steering (PAS)
P.A.S. or power assisted steering is operated either by electric or hydraulic assistance through the engine via power, which makes the steering feel exceptionally light to the touch and extremely easy to turn. A vehicle without power steering, takes much more manual effort. It should be noted that when the engine is stopped, the power steering will not function and you will require, much more manual effort to operate it. You should especially note this fact when being, pushed or towed, without the assistance of the engine. On a further point, if you turn the steering wheel more than an inch before the wheels begin to turn, then you may have a problem with the steering mechanism, you should get it checked
Airbag Warning:
In cars with steering wheel airbag protection, you should at the very least position yourself, a minimum of 30 cm from it in case of accident. Airbags inflate quickly and with a severe force which may be measured in km/h and cause injury. Since the risk zone for air bags is the first 8/10 cm of inflation, placing yourself a minimum of 30cm from your driver air bag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to the center of your sternum.
How to Use the Steering Wheel Trainer
With this training aid you can simply hand it to your pupil, in a stopped position with the engine off, to instruct on how to use the "pull, push method" of steering to help and improve a pupils ability and use. Simply place the steering wheel trainer in front of the existing steering wheel, holding it at the "ten to two" or "quarter to three" positions and offer instruction. This steering wheel trainer is lightweight, however gives a realistic feel for your pupil to practice! It may also be used by the ADI in the tuition seat of the vehicle to give a visual demonstration.
Safety Notice
It is not recommended to attach or secure a steering wheel trainer to cars with steering wheel airbag protection, you should at the very least position the training aid and yourself, a minimum distance of at 30 cm from the actual steering wheel, in case of accident, please see below.
This product stores neatly in the boot of the training vehicle when not in use...
- Lightweight leather feel
- lightweight plastic inner lining
- Lightweight front cover
- Only 700g overall weight
- Holding position markers for return centering
- Instruction for use
Correct use of the steering
Allow the back of your seat to be sufficiently forward for your arms not to have to stretch. A proper position would be with the elbows slightly bent. Always prepare and adjust your driving position in the correct order DSSSM, doors, seat, steering seat belt & mirrors, this is an especially important point to remember, as there is little point in adjusting the mirrors and thereafter adjusting the seat!
Instructions steering wheel trainer
Use this practical, yet simple steering wheel trainer to assist pupils’ practice or demonstrate the holding position of a steering wheel, i.e., ten to two or a quarter to three positions. Practice or demonstrate the "Push Pull" method in turning left or right, leading with one hand, and following with the other….
Steering hand position
Your hand placement on the steering wheel should be at the ten to two or quarter to three positions, whichever is more comfortable, for the push, pull method of steering, where the speed of steering operation, will depend on the traveling speed.
The steering
The correct way to hold the steering wheel is as stated above, to have your hands in the “ten to two” or “quarter to three positions” on a clock face. You operate the steering controls by rotating the steering wheel through the pull-push method. This movement, either to the left or right, will cause connecting joints to turn the front wheels to change direction. You should always maintain control of the steering by keeping both hands on the steering wheel, except when operating a signal or a vehicle control. After turning the steering wheel, say for a left or right corner whilst driving, the steering wheel will want to straighten automatically. This is called self-centering this happens when you allow the steering wheel to slip through your hands. This practice is not recommended, as the self-centering or straightening up will occur at different speeds depending on your traveling speed. You should always return the steering wheel by using the returning method.
Correct use
Some examples of steering faults are not reading the road well ahead, having both hands off the steering at the same time, over-steering, under-steering, or steering with one hand for prolonged periods, not maintaining a straight or steady course, not staying within lanes, crossing of the hands/arms in either turning left or right, resting the right arm on the window or resting your hand on your lap or knee, or rimming the wheel, i.e., placing your hand on the inside of the steering wheel to turn. Excessive play in the steering wheel can indicate a worn or faulty steering gear. If you have to turn the steering wheel more than an 25mm (one inch) before the wheels begin to turn, then you should get the steering checked.
A note on Power Assisted Steering (PAS)
P.A.S. or power assisted steering is operated either by electric or hydraulic assistance through the engine via power, which makes the steering feel exceptionally light to the touch and extremely easy to turn. A vehicle without power steering, takes much more manual effort. It should be noted that when the engine is stopped, the power steering will not function and you will require, much more manual effort to operate it. You should especially note this fact when being, pushed or towed, without the assistance of the engine. On a further point, if you turn the steering wheel more than an inch before the wheels begin to turn, then you may have a problem with the steering mechanism, you should get it checked
Airbag Warning:
In cars with steering wheel airbag protection, you should at the very least position yourself, a minimum of 30 cm from it in case of accident. Airbags inflate quickly and with a severe force which may be measured in km/h and cause injury. Since the risk zone for air bags is the first 8/10 cm of inflation, placing yourself a minimum of 30cm from your driver air bag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to the center of your sternum.