to the vehicle 39 s buss or connection to the buss while other embodiments may allow feedback devices 30 to be disposed in the wheel itself or in its cover the system according to one embodiment utilizes various feedback devices 30 for multiple constituents the audio output device 31 consists of a speaker or other device that emits an audible signal this is a pre defined temporary auditory signal indicating the driver is not following the authorized hand positions such as those illustrated in fig3 and 4 on the steering wheel the sound volume duration and frequency of the auditory signal is controlled by the software algorithm 22 such as that outlined in flow diagram of fig8 described above a visual indicator 32 may be provided having a light display or other device that is integrated or external and emits light in the visible range in one embodiment illustrated in fig9 a series of led lights 80 may be embedded in the steering wheel or as in fig7 housed in a shell 78 in one embodiment it creates a pre defined temporary visual display indicating the driver is not following the prescribed hand positions on the steering wheel as in fig3 and 4 while in others positive reinforcement may be provided by means of color indicating correct hand placement the brightness color and duration of the visual display are controlled by software 22 a mechanical feedback device 33 according to one embodiment provides a mechanism generating a physical vibration otherwise physically alerting the driver that an inappropriate hand position is being used including transducers piezoelectric devices or other devices that transmit mechanical vibration to the operator or occupants of the vehicle it creates a pre defined temporary sensation indicating the.