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Davis Silver Sti
06-26-2004, 01:41 PM
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Slope down in your seat, put left hand at the 12:00 position, have your vision just above the steering wheel. (cap on sideways optional)

Ok, we have all seen it. Maybe there are some out there who does it. This has been going on for over 10 years and its a wonder why people get all screwed up in minor accidents. Instead of stereotyping the people who do it and cause another issue, (sry, i sterotyped u ganstas' out there in the subject line) I instead would like to ask this question...

What benefit is it to driving in this "type" of style?? (sarcasm on) Coolness? Get more chicks? Makes car stereo louder? Greater car control? Car goes faster?

I learned how to drive at an early age in Sweden on gravel roads and wet grass. Keeping your hands (yes, both of them) at the 9:00-3:00 position was not only recommended but necessary. Its stuck with me ever since. Numerous driving schools have only strengthened this postion.

So if you are one of "those" people who like the 12:00, sloped driving position, fess up and clue us in to the "secrets" of your style. I'm dying to know.

Just interested!

Feedman
06-26-2004, 01:47 PM
Lazyness.

I agree one of the better techniques is 9:00-3:00 but, then you have to move your right hand down to the shifter/adjust the stereo to make it bump/answer your cell phone ...blah blah...Just not feasible in todays society.

Gangsta style you can keep your left hand on the wheel, while your right hand is busy with your chick/drugs/glock/throwin out gang signs/etc......

Its really a no brainer.... 8)

xjoewhitex
06-26-2004, 05:07 PM
i will admit it I am a one handed driver but i still havent got the understanding of the Gangsta driving style. Where they are leaning clear the the middle ( if is a bench seat) of their car with the left hand on the wheel.

I think this style goes along with the baggy pants down to the knees, the doo rag under the sideways hat, and the shirts that are 3 sizes to bigg. Will Never understand this way of life. :?

RobbieNelson
06-26-2004, 07:56 PM
I prefer the 10:00 - 2:00 positions myself.