On social media, many viewers were stunned after a user shared the surprising function of car interior handles.
Car interior handles, commonly located above passenger seats, are often overlooked. While many assume they serve no real purpose, they are actually a key safety feature.
Car handles help passengers enter and exit vehicles more easily
Grab handles, also known as interior handles, provide support when entering or exiting a car.
These handles are particularly helpful for elderly passengers or those with mobility challenges. They offer additional stability when getting in and out of the vehicle.
Grab handles offer stability during sharp turns.
In the back seat, grab handles provide stability to passengers, especially during sharp turns. Holding onto these handles prevents passengers from leaning over uncomfortably, enhancing overall safety and comfort during travel.
Grab handles are useful for tall individuals
Speakig to The Express, experts at Check This Car explained:
‘When you get inside a car, whether as a driver or a passenger, you might notice those sturdy handles above the windows, commonly referred to as ‘grab handles’.
‘While they might seem like a minor feature, they actually serve a variety of practical purposes.
‘Grab handles provide support when entering or exiting the vehicle. This is especially helpful for elderly passengers, individuals with mobility challenges.’
For taller people, grab handles can help lower themselves into the car seat. They serve as a handy support tool, especially when getting in and out of the car. Many individuals with height challenges use these handles for added convenience.
TikTok users discover new ways to use car grab handles
On social media, a Tik Tok user recently shared a life hack for using car grab handles.
A user, who goes by @sanne_vberkel, a TikToker, was also shocked when she found a life hack for using the grab handles correctly.
By pulling down a handle, she discovered a small catch inside. Flipping the catch allowed the handle to stay in place, making it easier to hold onto while others noted its potential for hanging items.
Social media reaction
@confusedglenn #stitch with @sanne_vberkel
This explain quickly went viral and sparked discussion among viewers.
In the comment selection, some users mistakenly believe that the catch in the grab handle secures it in place. However, it is actually used for unscrewing the handle. This highlights the importance of reading the vehicle’s manual to fully understand the functions of your car’s features.
One person said: I thought it was for holding onto for dear life when someone drives fast around bends or just general drives like they aren’t going to be alive tomorrow.
A second wrote: Not exactly sturdy when a toddler can pull it off
While a third commented: I guess you learn something new on tiktok!
Another added: I’m so disappointed! I ran outside to check if my car has it, and sadly, I don’t have a car. I’m waiting for Uber now, to see if that car will have it.
Someone else said: Why don’t these things come with instructions!!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhh my life!!!!
you did all that just to check if its true! lol.. i would have waited till i had to go somewhere. Someone said.