The handle in most passenger vehicles and trucks that is located in the interior of the vehicle above the door. Used in extreme driving situations where passengers do not wish to be
thrown about the interior of the vehicle. Situations that warrant the usage of the "oh shit handle" include
hard braking, abrupt cornering, skidding, careening off bridge. It is usually considered polite for driver to warn passengers before they
feel obligated to use the "oh shit handle"
Me: "Mike, I am going to take the 25 mph turn at
55... better grab the
os shit handle!"
Mike: "I've been
holding the oh shit handle since you started the car!"