[riizade]

Tangentially related, but I don't understand.

From light googling, a quick-release steering wheel seems to be a steering wheel that you can simply remove by pressing a button.

So from your post, the implication seems to be that if someone has one, and their car is rear-ended, the steering wheel just comes off into their hands and they can't control their car.

Is that right?

Why would someone purchase a quick-release steering wheel? What does it help them accomplish?

[Our_Benefactors]

> Why would someone purchase a quick-release steering wheel? What does it help them accomplish?

The “actual” answer is that quick release wheels makes getting in/out of race cars much easier. In some of them it’s nearly impossible to get your knees past the wheel if it’s not removable.

Generally though, it’s just for looks and to feel like a real racer with your momo wheel.

[WirelessGigabit]

No quick-disconnect steering wheels don't have airbags.

And it makes me wonder, even though I'm at fault for rear-ending someone, should my insurance (or me) have to pay out MORE because the person in front of me removed mandatory safety equipment?