Yoke vs. Non-Yoke Steering Wheel: Which One Should You Choose?

🚗The yoke steering wheel in Tesla cars is a Hefty u-shaped design with a straight bottom and small indents at the top.

🔄The yoke steering wheel requires some adjustment in driving habits, especially when maneuvering and signaling.

🤔Driving with a yoke steering wheel takes some getting used to, but with practice, it can be easy and fun.

🏎️The non-yoke steering wheel is a traditional round wheel with stocks on the sides and buttons to control infotainment and driving.

🗺️The yoke steering wheel provides better visibility of the center display, while the non-yoke wheel allows resting your hand on top.

Is the yoke steering wheel comfortable?

—The comfort of the yoke steering wheel depends on individual preferences and driving habits. Some users may find it less comfortable than the traditional round wheel.

Can you easily maneuver with the yoke steering wheel?

—Maneuvering with the yoke steering wheel requires some adjustment, but with practice, it can be easy and convenient.

Is it difficult to use the yoke steering wheel for U-turns?

—U-turns with the yoke steering wheel may require using different hand positions, such as the Heisman method or utilizing the indents on the top of the wheel.

Is it easy to shift gears with the yoke steering wheel?

—In Tesla cars with the yoke steering wheel, gear shifting is done through the center display, swiping up for forward and down for reverse. It may take some getting used to.

Which steering wheel is more common in Tesla cars?

—Currently, the non-yoke steering wheel is more common in Tesla cars, but the yoke steering wheel is available as an option in some models.

00:00Introduction to the comparison of yoke and non-yoke steering wheels in Tesla cars.

03:29Overview of the yoke steering wheel design and its features.

06:19Discussion on the comfort and adjustment required with the yoke steering wheel.

08:15Comparison of maneuverability and different hand positions for easy U-turns with the yoke steering wheel.

10:16Exploration of gear shifting through the center display with the yoke steering wheel.

13:51Comparison of visibility and resting positions on the yoke and non-yoke steering wheels.

16:40Answering frequently asked questions about the yoke and non-yoke steering wheels.

19:03Conclusion and final thoughts on choosing between the yoke and non-yoke steering wheels.