John Tettis, RV's driving instructor, taught me to drive in the summer of 1970. Back then we had power steering, power brakes, and seat belts. One of the cardinal rules of driving was to keep our hands on the wheel in the ten o'clock and two o'clock positions.
That's a rule that can be ignored these days. You'll want to keep your hands at nine o'clock and three o'clock, or even at eight o'clock and four o'clock. The reason for this is the airbag. Positioning your hands the old way will cause you to smack yourself in the face if your airbag deploys.
Another thing they didn't have in 1970 is anti-lock brakes. Many people lift their foot off the brake pedal when they hear the banging and feel the pulsing of the anti-lock braking system. That's the wrong thing to do. Bear down on that brake pedal as hard as you can and steer carefully, without jerking the wheel.
Check out this article -
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/4-things-you-didn-t-learn-in-driver-s-ed.html
To be the best driver you can be, you might also want to take a defensive driving course. The Burlington County Sheriff's Department sponsors a one day class. Completion of the class earns you a 5% (or better) deduction on your auto insurance. There is a $10.00 fee. Call 609-265-3788 to register by phone. You can also register online through the website.
http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/upload/Sheriff/Images/DDC_Program.pdf
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