February 15, 2026 13:43
After retractable handles and touch screens, the Chinese took the steering wheels.The authorities have published a draft bill that will introduce new safety requirements for the steering wheel.If passed, it will go into effect on January 1, 2027.
Regulators will test the steering wheel at 10 different points around the circle.If the car has a steering wheel, then some of the points are simply missing, which means that it automatically does not pass the safety test.
Chinese authorities have found that 46% of drivers are injured during an accident because of the steering wheel.An ordinary round steering wheel can hold the driver in an accident, but with a steering wheel the body will simply slip onto a stiffer front panel or into the windshield.
In addition, some Lexus and Tesla drivers complain that it is more difficult for them to park and turn around, since such steering wheels are intended primarily for racing, not urban environments. #game
Regulators will test the steering wheel at 10 different points around the circle.If the car has a steering wheel, then some of the points are simply missing, which means that it automatically does not pass the safety test.
Chinese authorities have found that 46% of drivers are injured during an accident because of the steering wheel.An ordinary round steering wheel can hold the driver in an accident, but with a steering wheel the body will simply slip onto a stiffer front panel or into the windshield.
In addition, some Lexus and Tesla drivers complain that it is more difficult for them to park and turn around, since such steering wheels are intended primarily for racing, not urban environments. #game
