Driving a monobob is pretty straightforward. Inside the sled are two "D-rings" attached to the front ski-like runners. If you want to turn right, you pull back on the right D-ring, and if you want to turn left, you pull on the left one.

How is a bobsled driven?

Athletes are able to steer the sled using a mechanism made out of two pieces of rope attached to a steering bolt. By pulling in either direction, drivers are able to turn the front of the sled to the right or left as their barreling down the track.

How does the monobob work?

In the Monobob event, each competitor will take four runs down the track, with the combined time of the four runs determining the winner. The first two runs took place on Sunday in Beijing, while the final two runs will begin on Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. Central time (9:30 a.m. Beijing time).