Driving Tips - Steering
Guidance reviewed: 25 September 2026. Use these prompts with professional instruction and the handbook for the vehicle you drive.
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Practical Driving Test Tips — Steering
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| One steering method is treated as compulsory | A remembered hand position or technique is being followed regardless of the vehicle or situation. | Use a method that keeps the vehicle under control. Keep both hands on the wheel where possible and avoid letting it spin freely. |
| The car wanders or steering is abrupt | The grip is too tense, the view is too close or inputs are larger than needed. | Look well ahead, keep a comfortable grip and make smooth inputs while maintaining full control. |
| You steer while distracted by another control | The task was not planned for a safe moment. | Maintain control and look where you intend to go. Operate other controls only when it is safe and necessary. |