invention the arrangement and the mode of operation of the actuation elements 12 14 according to the invention can be transferred to almost any popular steering wheel geometry whatsoever in the exemplary embodiment according to the fig1 and fig2 an actuation element 12 14 each designed in the manner of an actuation lever is pivotably arranged on the steering wheel spokes 11 13 each the respective pivot or tilting axes 16 18 in this case run substantially perpendicularly to the steering wheel plane i e substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension of the steering column in the configuration shown in fig1 which represents the rest position of the actuation elements both actuation levers 12 14 are located completely behind or within the steering wheel spokes 11 13 while in the actuation position shown in fig2 both actuation elements 12 14 are pivoted up and thus protrude over the outer contour of the steering wheel spokes 11 13 at least in certain regions in this actuation position the actuation lever can be actuated for example by exerting a pulling or pushing force substantially directed perpendicularly to the steering wheel plane with the actuation of the actuation levers 12 14 it can be provided for example that the entire lever 12 14 is pivoted or tilted about a first tilting or pivot axis this tilting or pivot axis preferentially extends in vehicle transverse direction that is in horizontal direction based on the representation of the fig1 and fig2 however it can also be alternatively provided that this tilting or pivot axis substantially extends in the direction of the vehicle vertical axis which based on the basic state of the steering wheel 1 shown in the fig1.