"Don't have to firmly grip the steering wheel" is a thing. You're supposed to keep your hands loosely on the wheel, following along while the car takes the lead

"Don't have to firmly grip the steering wheel" is a thing. You're supposed to keep your hands loosely on the wheel, following along while the car takes the lead on turning the wheel. The Ford thing is "hands in your lap," and is publicly advertised that way. It's far rarer.