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Two hands on wheel - ALWAYS

2 min readFormer Examiner
Two hands on wheel - ALWAYS

One of the easiest ways to instantly fail your test - and one of the most important safety rules.

INSTANT FAIL

Highway Code requires two hands on wheel at ALL times. One hand driving is a critical safety failure.

The reason

If hit from behind with only one hand on the wheel, you have NO CONTROL over which direction the car will veer. This is why it's not just a test requirement - it's a life-saving habit.

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