Steering Wheel
The steering wheel (official control 4 on the light/heavy layout) is the primary directional control. On a motorcycle the equivalent is the handlebars (control 8). The manual distinguishes ‘change direction’ (steering) from ‘advise others of intention to turn’ (the Indicators).
Evidence note: Official NaTIS Section 3 numbered control.
evidence_strength: confirmed.
Purpose
Changes the direction of the vehicle.
When used
Held in normal driving; turned before and during a change of direction.
Risks of incorrect use
- Loss of directional control
- Oversteer or understeer
- Leaving the lane
Question patterns
- “Which control performs function X?” — component identification.
- Distractor trap: Confusing it with the indicator — steering changes direction; the indicator only signals the intention.
Ontology Steering Wheel [part-of] Vehicle Controls
Connections
- Vehicle Controls — part_of_topic, source: 2026-06-28
- NaTIS Learner Driver Manual — derived_from_source, source: 2026-06-28