If you’re looking for wordless ways to criticize someone’s driving skills en route, nothing works better than grabbing the handle above your door and hanging on for dear life. Fondly known by many as “‘Oh sh**!’ handles,” these common car fixtures convey “You’re reckless!” about as well as shouting “You’re reckless!”
With other car features like armrests and automatic-lock shoulder seat belts to help passengers steady themselves during bumpy rides, it might seem like grab handles should be a thing of the past. And yet, many modern cars still have them above every door, with the possible exception of the driver’s side. So what are they actually for?
Why Do Cars Have Interior Grab Handles?
According to Technology.org, grab handles are mainly there so people can climb in and out of cars with ease. If you’re getting into a large vehicle, for example, you might use the handle to hoist yourself up into the car, and then again to lower yourself back down onto the step or sidewalk without having to jump. For a small vehicle, the situation is pretty much reversed. The handles are especially useful for people with disabilities, older people, and pregnant people.
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