The term 'suicide knob' came about many years ago. When trucks and tractors had no power steering this thing would break your elbow or hand if your steer tires got in a rut. The steering wheel could spin like a gyro. I know cuz my thumb got broke when I was backing over a rail road track, tire got caught and pulled the knob out of my hand and it came back around again and again
Suicide knobs are also considered an essential piece of equipment for a person who only has one fully functional arm or hand. My exwife is technically a quadriplegic. She doesn't have full motor control of her left hand; it's in a contracture from a SCI (spinal cord injury) so she technically needs a suicide knob. Granted she has learned to use her impaired hand to effectively control the steering wheel with both hands so she doesn't need one now. She's learned how to effectively use her impaired hand as much as possible and grasp her steering wheel with it. Suicide knobs fall under the same classification for someone with a SCI who's a paraplegic and has no motor control of their legs and can't use the accelerator/throttle and brake pedals so they put the controls on by the steering wheel as additional lever to the turn signals and wipers. The vehicle has levers similar to what's on a motorcycle; you have accelerator/throttle and brake pedals . If you need such a device for independence and to safely operate a motor vehicle, it's protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). One of the advantages of a suicide knob regardless if you're disabled or not is you have a better grasp of the knob than you would without one. It provides an additional gripping point and methodology to provide more control options for the vehicle's steering. Just make sure it's properly installed and if you have climate variances mentioned in this video to reinstall it so it has a solid tight fit on the steering wheel. These climate variances will happen as you see them with tire pressure, it's nothing to worry about, just make sure that the knob is solidly (re)installed when you have to do a climate change readjustment or reinstallation. While I don't need a knob now, I'm considering one for the added vehicle control benefit.
LOL I'm an old lady when I was a kid those knobs were called necking knobs so you could hold the steering wheel and put your arm around your girlfriend at the same time my sister's boyfriend used to have them on their cars
The knob is such a great idea as it helps with parallel parking, so you can spin the wheel with one hand with other arm pressed against the passenger seatback to help you see into direction you are heading as I don't trust using mirrors alone. Plus your muscle memory can recall where straight ahead is without looking. Thank you very much for explaining how the widget works (and the potential problems with it), ServiceDog Vlog!
It's called suicide knob for a reason. This thing can cause serious injuries to the driver in an accident. The way you were holding the steering wheel when you wanted to make a full turn was wrong. Never hold a steering wheel from the back of the wheel. You can turn easily with one hand by applying pressure using your palm.
thanks for sharing this! I may just have to look into getting one. I injured my left wrist 3 years ago and it never healed, and I've always preferred driving left handed, so it has been a huge (painful) problem. this may very well be the solution. I was so happy to see that you posted, as I've been wondering how you are doing and keeping you in my prayers the last couple months.
Just got one, and I love it, turning is as easy now as it gets, I like 10.30 possition on the wheel, and mine is quite flat so I still have an open palm but it’s slick as because now you have a bearing doing all the work.
It took a minute or so to realize that you only have one hand. I'm so sorry. If you feel as though you need this device then use it ! That was a great video I learned alot. I'm 71 years old and in my youth Spinners were illegal, the police would give you a ticket and tell you to remove it. I was a little surprised to see that the shape had changed. They used to be longer or taller with a half of a hour glass shape and very shiny. Under all that gloss there was a solid color like metal flake candy apple red, or a print of dice. But most often there was a beautifully detailed print of a very scantily clad woman! Like a Playboy model! Boy! they were great! I'm sure their great collector items now. Good Luck. Keep up the good work.
To knowledge they are not illegal in any state. Has to how they got there name as a suicide knob is that there have been many deaths related to them from truck drivers using them in 18-wheelers back in the 60's and 70's. So if you know of anyone who as ever driven big trucks they well tell you how most of the trucking companies out there well not allow there drivers to have or use them. As for buying them you can get them at your local truck stop, medical supplies store, and amazon. hope this helps
I'm pretty sure they are illegal in NY. According to Article 9 - NY Vehicle and Traffic Law section 382-c it says "The commissioner may prescribe" blah blah blah. I don't see any written account about what the 'commissioner prescribed' but according to local police they are illegal, so apparently the commissioner doesn't like them.
As a truck driver with a much stiffer steering wheel than a car, I can say using it for backing or making a turn is a breeze. Saves time, gets you out of the way quicker, and seriously saves your back from twisting it when backing. For safety I recommend always driving with 2 hands, if you are going to hold it while driving or only hold it while backing and turning. Also in terms of the law...it may be technically illegal in some places, but I'm pretty sure a cop isn't going to just pull you over for having it. Cops usually have better things to do and are after more serious safety concerns like distracted/impaired driving, excessive speeding, etc... not worth the time to pull you over for the knob, when someone flies by at 20mph over the next minute.
ServiceDog Vlog It's called a suicide knob cause back in the day with big trucks when they had no power steering when you would turn a corner the steering weel would turn back by it's self at high speeds and if you had your hand in the way you could brake finger or cut you fingers on the screws at the bottom.
The big thing is they were for car and especially trucks and larger trucks that had manual steering (no power steering), so you could make tighter turns, They are dangerous when you do "mudding/mud-running" or driving across terrain, because when you hit a rut or hole , with manual steering, the steering wheel will take-off and spin with amazing force as the tires are forced to the direction of rut /hole. I 've known two people who had a wrist or an arm broken (caught in the spinning steering wheel). I sprained a couple fingers once. Ony one of these was cause by a knob. the other the dude got his arm caught in the spinning steering wheel "spokes". * Some knobs will flip to be inside the steering wheel circle , when you don't need them. These are "kinda" common on tractors and some construction vehicles.; Manual steering to be common in heavy trucks and also old cars and pick-ups. Knobs were "sorta" more common in pick-ups/4 wheel drives back then. Today with powered steering they(knobs) are generally not needed , except for handicapped drivers or various heavy vehicles which can have/need a tight turning radius or ones that have "omni directional" type steering . *- this is why if you ever see somebody driving with their arm just resting on the steering wheel and not grasping it at all, there is a fair chance they a drove manual steering vehicle off -road , where it is dangerous to grasp the wheel at all . Also know that "knobs" were bad idea for such vehicles, as the spinning steering wheel was dangerous enough to try to control, much less having a rod/knob attached to it , making it even more dangerous.
Its called a suicide knob because back before power steering in semi trucks the steering wheel would snap back around like a powerful spring after making a turn, and if your hand was in the way it could break your fingers.
Washington state doesn't like any modifications to the wheel that "could catch on clothes or jewelry during normal operation". Beyond that one part they are legal everywhere else. I have also had one slip side to side in addition to slipping down.
Thanks for the video :) I would like to add this. If your knob interferes with other safety equipment you can be ticketed. Think about knob positioning and the Air Bag. If unsure ask a professional :)
LMAO for reals. I mean I understand using the palm and pressure to turn (hence the reason I’m getting it) offers a little more control. But to do a quick fliparoo is kind of insane 😂
Gama Man lol 100%, palm and pressure is normal. I know a lot of us do it... I’ve never heard anybody’s say I let go and quickly have to grab it mid turn... my brain had to repeat that and go, “wait, wtf did you just say you do?”. It’s not even logical or intuitive.
I think it's my area but unless you're looking for one for a Tractor you're out of luck. I lost my old one when a guy running from the cops rammed me out of the way. I'm going to have to order on line. It's taking way too long to find one in a local store. You have yours in the same place I have always had mine in.
When I moved to Pennsylvania in 1960 I had to remove my steering wheel knob in order to pass the state's safety inspection. My 55 Chevy took about 5 turns lock to lock and a knob came in handy.
Why would you have to let go and then grab your steering wheel when backing up? That makes no sense. I've been driving for 35 years and I've never done that..
The tendency to over correct your steering is multiplied by quite a bit using this "Brodie" or "suicide" knob on modern cars. If you have to have one, install it on the bottom of the steering wheel rather than the top to limit stupid human reactions plus gravity. Best used on a riding lawnmower in these days of automotive power steering, unless you are a one-armed driver..
My wife was pulled over and the officer asked if she was disabled which she replied that she has Progressive MS m, he said otherwise he was going to give her a ticket. He even made her show her PD placard.
I have a right hand drive Willy jeep and it's my right arm which is damaged (difficult to raise it) so must change gears with my left hand. Most of these vids are for left hand drives. Will I be able to use it for ease of turning? I don't have power steering. Thanks.
that-lil-trans-boy Well the lady in the video when she said that was generic and didn’t mention disabled people so in turn this guy gave a similar generic response which in turn you gave a huge irrelevant rant, stop being triggered by everything and everyone and give me that booty.
that-lil-trans-boy I wasn’t oblivious, just stating why the guy said what he said because she was being generic. That’s too much for me, you do coupons? If not, I’ll catch you on black friday.
Naw drive a newer full size ford truck its a bitch to turn the wheel. Its my main complaint about my work truck 08 f250super duty. Im used to classic they trun EZ as Fuck
New cars are just too damn hard to turn the wheel, i got a few classic and oh man you can flick the wheel and it will go around literally steer with a pinky. And in oregon work trucks cant have knobs mounted to the outside (where your hands go)
I just want to say that the true name for the knob is called a steering wheel spinner knob. I have been using the same spinner knob since 1976 and there is one thing that you forgot to talk about every now and then the spinner knob needs oiled so it can last a long time and besides you calling the knob a suicide knob the video was great. PS in this state that I live in you can get a ticket for having a spinner knob on your steering wheel if you don't have on your license that you need one medically.
Why on earth are they called sueycide knobs? I misspelled that on purpose so my comment won't disappear. Nevermind, I see some people have answered that question.
I found just using the palm of the hand and wrist works well for single hand without letting go but I couldnt use a knob like that on long trips due to my size and a few other things. I hold the bottom of the wheel on the inside on long trips, my arm would go dead holding it up like that.
Dunno what the law is in all states but i think if you have some type of disability and you can drive i think the law will allow you to have one. Check it before using one just to be on the safe side.
Are steering wheel control knobs legal in California? Usually, steering wheel control knobs are illegal UNLESS you have a documented medical reason for needing this.
Do yourself a huge favor and get a proper quality Steering Wheel Spinner Knob like the Sure Grip for example. There is just too much at steak here. One that comes loose can become a "suicide knob".
ServiceDog, thanks for the VLOG. But, since you're promoting the safety, practicality, and other positive benefits of the knob, then let’s remove the word "suicide" - as this negative word aligns with danger and death. For marketing reasons, let's call it by its official name: "steering" knob.
I actually learned how to turn the steering wheel with one arm, without letting go and grabbing it again. 3:23 I heard this misconception. The RUclipsr I heard it from has a channel called Paralyzed Living. Here's a link to it: ruclips.net/user/blackpearlv6
I think they are called suicide knobs because if you have an airbag in the driver side while you have the knob, it could really hurt the driver. That's what I was told when I asked. I'm not 100% sure though.
They were called suicide knobs because back when they first became popular it was with truck drivers back in the 1940's-1950's and those older vehicles didn't have shoulder seatbelts, only lap belts. When you would get in an accident your body would go forward and your head would hit the steering wheel, and some of the older suicide knobs were wood and even some I have seen were metal, and could do a lot of damage if your head and face came into contact with them at high speed. Locally there is an older truck from the 60's in a junkyard with a metal suicide knob, I have seen it myself and I can tell you if you whacked that with your head, you would be needing plastic surgery at the least.
@@guy_incognito7538 What are you talking about? What one hand? The ride is without exception with both hands. Need to ride without exception with both hands.
@@GunboxMr except you dont. One can easily steer with one hand, but I can see you are a stickler for the ten-and-two. Hand over hand is unbearable trying to back a trailer, and anybody who has backed a trailer more than once would know that. Also, how do you think people with standard transmissions have to drive? One handed! Most people drive one handed. It is not wrong, just slightly less safe than two hands.
@@guy_incognito7538 Not, I am a stickler of nine-and-three. Ten-and-two only for beginners, for to learn how to move hands without intersected them. If the majority hold the steering wheel wrong, this does not mean that is right. Your opinion is the opinion of the herd. As I said - if your instructor was an idiot, sue him if you haven’t learned to drive with two hands and a manual transmission.
I haven't, And i have been pulled over before too. (Oklahoma) You may want to check your local laws first before you start using one. Just to be on the safe side.
I put mine at 6:00 on the outside,but you can put one on the INSIDE of the wheel if the wheel runs pretty close to your belly or a shift lever. On older trucks with "power steering by Armstrong" it'll serve as a good muscle builder,or a reminder to rebuild that worn out steering box. One thing is true-once you have a suicide knob,driving sucks without one. BTW-The term "Suicide Knob",as I understand it,comes from two different sources. Used on older trucks without power steering,if you lost your grip on the wheel for whatever reason (slick/wet hands,hitting a fair sized rock or other obstacle or blowing a steer axle tire),they were notable for their ability to break multiple fingers in less than one turn of the wheel. Also,some mail order auto parts outlets in the 50's and 60's sold VERY cheaply made spinners,which after months of use would LOSE the knob,usually in mid turn,landing the driver and car in a world he DIDN'T want any part of.
They're not dangerous to use at all. I use one all the time. Also, the young lady you see in this video has passed away. At least they said she has in some of the comments i seen in her other videos she made etc.
@@Warren1814 I used one many years ago and enjoyed having it, but I heard they were illegal so I haven’t looked into them for years. Now I can’t find any law against them here.
Hand position on a steering wheel should always be : both hands on the wheel at all times, and hands placed at all times in the 10:00 and 2:00 positions on the wheel. That is what gives you control of the car, and it is what is safe. It is how race car drivers-both rally and track- always drive their cars. It is what gives them and you control of the car and what gives one the "feel" of the car. (I would agree that if the driver unfortunately has only one arm, the driver should use a "suicide knob") Your "extensive" research appears to have not discovered why these knobs are called "suicide knobs" and :wrist breakers". Check out "chetyoder's" comment on your posting for some insight. Be safe, Always place both hands on your wheel I do agree with you that "dangerous can be annoying." Posting good information on the Internet can be such a good and helpful thing. Not so with dangerous information. Dangerous information is-annoying.
Not sure what`s up with you, hope you are doing ok. I really miss the videos that you used to do. I would get up in the morning and could not wait to watch your new video....miss you and Bugsie, but I guess maybe you have decided to stop doing your videos like before?? Sad! Take care of yourself. All the best, C.S.
Most common drivers that are that good back up with one hand you must not be that good of a driver backing up with one hand without that knob I back up with one hand all the time have no problems sometimes you can overturn one of those things and wind up clipping somebody's car backing out or pulling in
The angle of your knob nearly negates the entire reason of having a knob. When your knob is at the bottom, the knob is pointing almost directly upwards. It should be practically parallel to your steering wheel.
The term 'suicide knob' came about many years ago. When trucks and tractors had no power steering this thing would break your elbow or hand if your steer tires got in a rut. The steering wheel could spin like a gyro. I know cuz my thumb got broke when I was backing over a rail road track, tire got caught and pulled the knob out of my hand and it came back around again and again
chetyoder yesss
chetyoder holy crap. I didn't know that. I always wondered why they called it that. I love the hell out of it though on my daily truck.
In Ireland we call them wrist breakers
Thank you for that good informations...
Thank for your considered info 👍🇬🇧
Suicide knobs are also considered an essential piece of equipment for a person who only has one fully functional arm or hand. My exwife is technically a quadriplegic. She doesn't have full motor control of her left hand; it's in a contracture from a SCI (spinal cord injury) so she technically needs a suicide knob. Granted she has learned to use her impaired hand to effectively control the steering wheel with both hands so she doesn't need one now. She's learned how to effectively use her impaired hand as much as possible and grasp her steering wheel with it.
Suicide knobs fall under the same classification for someone with a SCI who's a paraplegic and has no motor control of their legs and can't use the accelerator/throttle and brake pedals so they put the controls on by the steering wheel as additional lever to the turn signals and wipers. The vehicle has levers similar to what's on a motorcycle; you have accelerator/throttle and brake pedals . If you need such a device for independence and to safely operate a motor vehicle, it's protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).
One of the advantages of a suicide knob regardless if you're disabled or not is you have a better grasp of the knob than you would without one. It provides an additional gripping point and methodology to provide more control options for the vehicle's steering. Just make sure it's properly installed and if you have climate variances mentioned in this video to reinstall it so it has a solid tight fit on the steering wheel. These climate variances will happen as you see them with tire pressure, it's nothing to worry about, just make sure that the knob is solidly (re)installed when you have to do a climate change readjustment or reinstallation.
While I don't need a knob now, I'm considering one for the added vehicle control benefit.
Why is she your ex wife? What happened?
LOL I'm an old lady when I was a kid those knobs were called necking knobs so you could hold the steering wheel and put your arm around your girlfriend at the same time my sister's boyfriend used to have them on their cars
We called them, ''Knicker Knobs.''
Ha!
The knob is such a great idea as it helps with parallel parking, so you can spin the wheel with one hand with other arm pressed against the passenger seatback to help you see into direction you are heading as I don't trust using mirrors alone. Plus your muscle memory can recall where straight ahead is without looking. Thank you very much for explaining how the widget works (and the potential problems with it), ServiceDog Vlog!
just spend 20 dollars and get a reverse cam
You need some help learning how to use your mirrors if you can't trust them
It's called suicide knob for a reason. This thing can cause serious injuries to the driver in an accident. The way you were holding the steering wheel when you wanted to make a full turn was wrong. Never hold a steering wheel from the back of the wheel. You can turn easily with one hand by applying pressure using your palm.
It is a good thing to have because you instinctively know where straight ahead is, and how much steering input you have given it.
they serve a purpose, they are useful if your hauling a trailor and backing up to one
Yes
thanks for sharing this! I may just have to look into getting one. I injured my left wrist 3 years ago and it never healed, and I've always preferred driving left handed, so it has been a huge (painful) problem. this may very well be the solution. I was so happy to see that you posted, as I've been wondering how you are doing and keeping you in my prayers the last couple months.
Power steering pump during this video: "oh god, you're killing me!"
Just got one, and I love it, turning is as easy now as it gets, I like 10.30 possition on the wheel, and mine is quite flat so I still have an open palm but it’s slick as because now you have a bearing doing all the work.
They work great on forklifts.
It took a minute or so to realize that you only have one hand. I'm so sorry. If you feel as though you need this device then use it ! That was a great video I learned alot. I'm 71 years old and in my youth Spinners were illegal, the police would give you a ticket and tell you to remove it. I was a little surprised to see that the shape had changed. They used to be longer or taller with a half of a hour glass shape and very shiny. Under all that gloss there was a solid color like metal flake candy apple red, or a print of dice. But most often there was a beautifully detailed print of a very scantily clad woman! Like a Playboy model! Boy! they were great! I'm sure their great collector items now.
Good Luck. Keep up the good work.
I have one on my tractor and I love it makes maneuvering easier I think I'm putting one on my truck
Tatyana don't scare me like that!!! All my phone showed was "All about suicide"
GEESH!!! 😉😘
To knowledge they are not illegal in any state. Has to how they got there name as a suicide knob is that there have been many deaths related to them from truck drivers using them in 18-wheelers back in the 60's and 70's. So if you know of anyone who as ever driven big trucks they well tell you how most of the trucking companies out there well not allow there drivers to have or use them. As for buying them you can get them at your local truck stop, medical supplies store, and amazon. hope this helps
I'm pretty sure they are illegal in NY. According to Article 9 - NY Vehicle and Traffic Law section 382-c it says "The commissioner may prescribe" blah blah blah. I don't see any written account about what the 'commissioner prescribed' but according to local police they are illegal, so apparently the commissioner doesn't like them.
As a truck driver with a much stiffer steering wheel than a car, I can say using it for backing or making a turn is a breeze. Saves time, gets you out of the way quicker, and seriously saves your back from twisting it when backing.
For safety I recommend always driving with 2 hands, if you are going to hold it while driving or only hold it while backing and turning.
Also in terms of the law...it may be technically illegal in some places, but I'm pretty sure a cop isn't going to just pull you over for having it. Cops usually have better things to do and are after more serious safety concerns like distracted/impaired driving, excessive speeding, etc... not worth the time to pull you over for the knob, when someone flies by at 20mph over the next minute.
This answered all my questions, even the ones I didn't know i had!!
Thorough video 👏
ServiceDog Vlog It's called a suicide knob cause back in the day with big trucks when they had no power steering when you would turn a corner the steering weel would turn back by it's self at high speeds and if you had your hand in the way you could brake finger or cut you fingers on the screws at the bottom.
Love you guys.... Love the updates, I'm a paraplegic and you guys have helped me cope and thought me a few things... ☺️
Just bought one from Amazon. I have limited (if none at all) use of my left hand. Mine was less than $6 w/ prime shipping.
My dad, who uses the steering wheel with only his wrist: p a t h e t I c
your check engine light is on
The big thing is they were for car and especially trucks and larger trucks that had manual steering (no power steering), so you could make tighter turns,
They are dangerous when you do "mudding/mud-running" or driving across terrain, because when you hit a rut or hole , with manual steering, the steering wheel will take-off and spin with amazing force as the tires are forced to the direction of rut /hole. I 've known two people who had a wrist or an arm broken (caught in the spinning steering wheel). I sprained a couple fingers once. Ony one of these was cause by a knob. the other the dude got his arm caught in the spinning steering wheel "spokes". *
Some knobs will flip to be inside the steering wheel circle , when you don't need them. These are "kinda" common on tractors and some construction vehicles.;
Manual steering to be common in heavy trucks and also old cars and pick-ups.
Knobs were "sorta" more common in pick-ups/4 wheel drives back then.
Today with powered steering they(knobs) are generally not needed , except for handicapped drivers or
various heavy vehicles which can have/need a tight turning radius or ones that have "omni directional" type steering .
*- this is why if you ever see somebody driving with their arm just resting on the steering wheel and not grasping it at all, there is a fair chance they a drove manual steering vehicle off -road , where it is dangerous to grasp the wheel at all . Also know that "knobs" were bad idea for such vehicles, as the spinning steering wheel was dangerous enough to try to control, much less having a rod/knob attached to it , making it even more dangerous.
Its called a suicide knob because back before power steering in semi trucks the steering wheel would snap back around like a powerful spring after making a turn, and if your hand was in the way it could break your fingers.
Washington state doesn't like any modifications to the wheel that "could catch on clothes or jewelry during normal operation". Beyond that one part they are legal everywhere else. I have also had one slip side to side in addition to slipping down.
I live in Maine and just installed a custom "suicide" knob on my car and wasn't sure if it was legal but now i know!
It's helped a lot during my broken elbow recovery
I was always told it was called a suicide spinner because you do donuts with them, sometimes called a brodie knob
i love your videos and it gives me appreciation for those who are in a wheelchair.
I absolutely love these things! I'm sticking one in my car soon, and I might even use them in my motorhomes.
Thanks for the video :) I would like to add this. If your knob interferes with other safety equipment
you can be ticketed. Think about knob positioning and the Air Bag. If unsure ask a professional :)
That “let go grab really fast thing is never ever ever necessary. How did you get your licence thinking that’s a thing? 👀🤯
LMAO for reals. I mean I understand using the palm and pressure to turn (hence the reason I’m getting it) offers a little more control. But to do a quick fliparoo is kind of insane 😂
Gama Man lol 100%, palm and pressure is normal. I know a lot of us do it... I’ve never heard anybody’s say I let go and quickly have to grab it mid turn... my brain had to repeat that and go, “wait, wtf did you just say you do?”. It’s not even logical or intuitive.
Gama Man 😂😂😂😂
No one has the right to comment on the vloggers appearance.
I think it's my area but unless you're looking for one for a Tractor you're out of luck. I lost my old one when a guy running from the cops rammed me out of the way. I'm going to have to order on line. It's taking way too long to find one in a local store.
You have yours in the same place I have always had mine in.
Thank you for this info! I have osteoarthritis and it's moving into my right shoulder, so this is something I can look into in the near future.
Why would you drive with one hand like that anyway?
The knob is good, it's not suicide knob, it is stirring wheel knob, and it's very good.
these would work well for someone with a disability with their hands or nervous system :)
When I moved to Pennsylvania in 1960 I had to remove my steering wheel knob in order to pass the state's safety inspection.
My 55 Chevy took about 5 turns lock to lock and a knob came in handy.
Why would you have to let go and then grab your steering wheel when backing up? That makes no sense. I've been driving for 35 years and I've never done that..
Typical Subaru driver for ya.
The tendency to over correct your steering is multiplied by quite a bit using this "Brodie" or "suicide" knob on modern cars. If you have to have one, install it on the bottom of the steering wheel rather than the top to limit stupid human reactions plus gravity. Best used on a riding lawnmower in these days of automotive power steering, unless you are a one-armed driver..
My wife was pulled over and the officer asked if she was disabled which she replied that she has Progressive MS m, he said otherwise he was going to give her a ticket. He even made her show her PD placard.
Have somebody else install it? If you can use a screw driver then you probably shouldn’t drive either.
I know it as "wheel spinner
I have a right hand drive Willy jeep and it's my right arm which is damaged (difficult to raise it) so must change gears with my left hand. Most of these vids are for left hand drives. Will I be able to use it for ease of turning? I don't have power steering. Thanks.
0:15 lol driving with one hand is so easy like all you have to do us apply pressure and use your palm
that-lil-trans-boy Well the lady in the video when she said that was generic and didn’t mention disabled people so in turn this guy gave a similar generic response which in turn you gave a huge irrelevant rant, stop being triggered by everything and everyone and give me that booty.
that-lil-trans-boy I wasn’t oblivious, just stating why the guy said what he said because she was being generic. That’s too much for me, you do coupons? If not, I’ll catch you on black friday.
that-lil-trans-boy And which medical term did I misuse? Define triggered for me please?
Still can be pretty dangerous.
Naw drive a newer full size ford truck its a bitch to turn the wheel. Its my main complaint about my work truck 08 f250super duty. Im used to classic they trun EZ as Fuck
It’s so much easier to text. When you have one. I love it
i dont want to kill anyone or drive off a cliff... on that comment alone i am now convinced i need one... thank you ...
I drive with one hand all the time..
New cars are just too damn hard to turn the wheel, i got a few classic and oh man you can flick the wheel and it will go around literally steer with a pinky. And in oregon work trucks cant have knobs mounted to the outside (where your hands go)
I just want to say that the true name for the knob is called a steering wheel spinner knob. I have been using the same spinner knob since 1976 and there is one thing that you forgot to talk about every now and then the spinner knob needs oiled so it can last a long time and besides you calling the knob a suicide knob the video was great. PS in this state that I live in you can get a ticket for having a spinner knob on your steering wheel if you don't have on your license that you need one medically.
You're amazing, thank you! ^_^
My grandmother got into an accident and lost her right arm so she has one of these to help her drive
You don't grab your wheel like that, you put your palm on top the wheel and spin it like a dough
Your vlogs are changing my life. Thank you.
Why on earth are they called sueycide knobs? I misspelled that on purpose so my comment won't disappear. Nevermind, I see some people have answered that question.
love your videos. thanks!
I found just using the palm of the hand and wrist works well for single hand without letting go but I couldnt use a knob like that on long trips due to my size and a few other things. I hold the bottom of the wheel on the inside on long trips, my arm would go dead holding it up like that.
In my opinion i think it makes manual transmission cars to drive easier
I think you put it on backwards
Dunno what the law is in all states but i think if you have some type of disability and you can drive i think the law will allow you to have one. Check it before using one just to be on the safe side.
true fact majority of the trucker uses it
because of lengthy drives and ive seen it first hand
Are steering wheel control knobs legal in California? Usually, steering wheel control knobs are illegal UNLESS you have a documented medical reason for needing this.
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Will the air bag blow the knob to our face?
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You have a check engine light
Do yourself a huge favor and get a proper quality Steering Wheel Spinner Knob like the Sure Grip for example. There is just too much at steak here. One that comes loose can become a "suicide knob".
7:30 my favorite position 🙂
2:00 why are you not just flat-palming the wheel? That let-go thing you think you need to do is incredibly stupid...
I drive a big rig for a living & they do manage to slip under your palm. Trust me they are great to help you with turning
ServiceDog, thanks for the VLOG. But, since you're promoting the safety, practicality, and other positive benefits of the knob, then let’s remove the word "suicide" - as this negative word aligns with danger and death. For marketing reasons, let's call it by its official name: "steering" knob.
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It's a steering wheel knob
Occupational therapy deals with upper body movements or lack thereof
I actually learned how to turn the steering wheel with one arm, without letting go and grabbing it again.
3:23 I heard this misconception. The RUclipsr I heard it from has a channel called Paralyzed Living. Here's a link to it: ruclips.net/user/blackpearlv6
Did she really say 1130 position lmao
I think they are called suicide knobs because if you have an airbag in the driver side while you have the knob, it could really hurt the driver. That's what I was told when I asked. I'm not 100% sure though.
these are basically for older cars which dont have any air bags neither do they have any power steering.
They were called suicide knobs because back when they first became popular it was with truck drivers back in the 1940's-1950's and those older vehicles didn't have shoulder seatbelts, only lap belts. When you would get in an accident your body would go forward and your head would hit the steering wheel, and some of the older suicide knobs were wood and even some I have seen were metal, and could do a lot of damage if your head and face came into contact with them at high speed. Locally there is an older truck from the 60's in a junkyard with a metal suicide knob, I have seen it myself and I can tell you if you whacked that with your head, you would be needing plastic surgery at the least.
Learn first to steer.
It is not difficult to pay an adequate teacher. And I would advise you to sue someone who taught you the wrong way.
I can steer one handed easily. Many others probably can too. Looking for one for backing trailers though.
@@guy_incognito7538 What are you talking about? What one hand? The ride is without exception with both hands. Need to ride without exception with both hands.
@@GunboxMr except you dont. One can easily steer with one hand, but I can see you are a stickler for the ten-and-two. Hand over hand is unbearable trying to back a trailer, and anybody who has backed a trailer more than once would know that. Also, how do you think people with standard transmissions have to drive? One handed! Most people drive one handed. It is not wrong, just slightly less safe than two hands.
@@guy_incognito7538 Not, I am a stickler of nine-and-three. Ten-and-two only for beginners, for to learn how to move hands without intersected them.
If the majority hold the steering wheel wrong, this does not mean that is right. Your opinion is the opinion of the herd.
As I said - if your instructor was an idiot, sue him if you haven’t learned to drive with two hands and a manual transmission.
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Is anyone ticketed for a steering wheel knob?
I haven't, And i have been pulled over before too. (Oklahoma) You may want to check your local laws first before you start using one. Just to be on the safe side.
I think when I get my pickup
What? Install it yourself. Be self sufficient. Its as easy as putting on a belt
What year is your forester
I put mine at 6:00 on the outside,but you can put one on the INSIDE of the wheel if the wheel runs pretty close to your belly or a shift lever. On older trucks with "power steering by Armstrong" it'll serve as a good muscle builder,or a reminder to rebuild that worn out steering box. One thing is true-once you have a suicide knob,driving sucks without one.
BTW-The term "Suicide Knob",as I understand it,comes from two different sources. Used on older trucks without power steering,if you lost your grip on the wheel for whatever reason (slick/wet hands,hitting a fair sized rock or other obstacle or blowing a steer axle tire),they were notable for their ability to break multiple fingers in less than one turn of the wheel. Also,some mail order auto parts outlets in the 50's and 60's sold VERY cheaply made spinners,which after months of use would LOSE the knob,usually in mid turn,landing the driver and car in a world he DIDN'T want any part of.
You say it’s dangerous and don’t do it but you have one?
They're not dangerous to use at all. I use one all the time. Also, the young lady you see in this video has passed away. At least they said she has in some of the comments i seen in her other videos she made etc.
@@Warren1814 I used one many years ago and enjoyed having it, but I heard they were illegal so I haven’t looked into them for years. Now I can’t find any law against them here.
you should not be driving if you back out by quickly letting go and grabbing on again
2:18 RIP tires from being turned while standing stilll ...
1 minute silence pls.
RIP for left foot braking... 1 minute silence please
Thanks! This was quite informative👍
Can't you just ask your local machinist to make one for you?
Hand position on a steering wheel should always be : both hands on the wheel at all times, and hands placed at all times in the 10:00 and 2:00 positions on the wheel. That is what gives you control of the car, and it is what is safe. It is how race car drivers-both rally and track- always drive their cars. It is what gives them and you control of the car and what gives one the "feel" of the car. (I would agree that if the driver unfortunately has only one arm, the driver should use a "suicide knob") Your "extensive" research appears to have not discovered why these knobs are called "suicide knobs" and :wrist breakers". Check out "chetyoder's" comment on your posting for some insight. Be safe, Always place both hands on your wheel I do agree with you that "dangerous can be annoying." Posting good information on the Internet can be such a good and helpful thing. Not so with dangerous information. Dangerous information is-annoying.
Yeah no.....
Not sure what`s up with you, hope you are doing ok. I really miss the videos that you used to do. I would get up in the morning and could not wait to watch your new video....miss you and Bugsie, but I guess maybe you have decided to stop doing your videos like before?? Sad! Take care of yourself. All the best, C.S.
I have the suicide knob for backing trailers. It is so much better.
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Are you left-handed?
Does the size of the car matter when buying it? Or is it only for large vehicles?
+Grace S Steering wheel circumference are often all about the same and they can be tightened or loosened to fit your steering wheel.
good for drinking and driving.
Nice subie. Fix that CEL doe
Most common drivers that are that good back up with one hand you must not be that good of a driver backing up with one hand without that knob I back up with one hand all the time have no problems sometimes you can overturn one of those things and wind up clipping somebody's car backing out or pulling in
The angle of your knob nearly negates the entire reason of having a knob. When your knob is at the bottom, the knob is pointing almost directly upwards. It should be practically parallel to your steering wheel.
Karlis DiPaul she said it can be placed however it may be that for you but it’s different for everyone