How to adjust the sitting position properly when driving a car

(Baonghean.vn) - A suitable sitting position when driving a car not only brings comfort but also helps the driver react better, increases safety and reduces the risk of accidents.

Adjusting the driving position properly is one of the first things to do when driving a car. For experienced drivers, taking a little time to adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel, etc. has become an immutable rule when getting into the driver's seat.

Sit properly

When sitting in the seat, the driver should push his entire body towards the back of the seat so that his buttocks and hips are close together, with no gap at the folded corner of the seat. This sitting position helps the driver avoid back pain, possibly even back injuries, and at the same time maintain alertness throughout the journey.

Adjust seat distance

Adjusting the seat distance is one of the important factors to determine the position where the driver feels most comfortable when driving. How to adjust the seat as follows:

Depress the brake and clutch pedals (if equipped) as far as possible and adjust the seat so that the knee bend angle is about 120 degrees, which is the most suitable. If the bend angle is greater, the leg tends to stretch out, reaching when pressing. In addition, the extended leg is also dangerous if it collides with another vehicle, leading to broken bones.

If the angle is less than 120 degrees, the legs are too bent, making the person close to the steering wheel, making it difficult to control. In addition, the close distance also causes the pedals to get stuck and cannot turn to either side.

The proper foot position is the left foot on the clutch or on the footrest on an automatic. The right heel is below the brake pedal, pressing straight down on the brake. When you need to accelerate, rotate the heel in a V shape, without lifting your foot all the way to the accelerator.

Seat tilt

The seat back can be adjusted to a recline of approximately 95-110 degrees. It is recommended to double check by placing your wrist at the highest point of the steering wheel after adjusting the seat, including the height and steering wheel adjustment.

According to car experts, the wrists should be comfortably placed at that point or slightly hugging the steering wheel, while keeping the shoulders against the back of the seat, which is the correct posture. This method only applies to personal vehicles, specialized vehicles such as trucks and buses with larger steering wheels are adjusted on a case-by-case basis.

Seat height

The seat height should be adjusted to help the driver have a clear view of the road, see the instrument cluster clearly and keep the accelerator and brake pedals within control. For people of average height on popular cars, the head should be about 5 fingers from the ceiling (hands held horizontally).

The seat height should be adjusted so that the driver has a clear view of the road, a clear view of the instrument cluster, and the accelerator and brake pedals are within control. For people of average height on popular cars, the head should be about 5 fingers from the ceiling (hands held horizontally).

In case the height of the person or the vehicle is not at the average level, the seat should be adjusted so that the person's eyes are just above the middle of the windshield. Then check the dashboard and accelerator pedal for the most comfortable position.

Suitable steering wheel

If you consider the steering wheel as a clock, your hands should be placed at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions so that there is a space between your elbows. The height of the steering wheel should also be appropriate, the lowest point of the steering wheel is at the chest, the highest point is at the level of the driver's chin. The distance from the steering wheel to the body should be about 30 cm.

The ideal steering wheel distance is about 25-30 cm (10 inches) from the driver's shoulders. This is also the distance at which the driver's arms bend about 120 degrees.

When you fasten your seat belt and put your hands on the steering wheel and feel your back still against the seat, you have the correct driving posture.

Adjust the seat headrest

The headrest should be adjusted so that the top edge is just above the driver's eyelids. The distance from the headrest to the back of the neck should not be too far, only about 2-3 cm.

When driving, people tend to lean forward, so a short distance is safe and reduces neck strain. If the headrest cannot be adjusted to the required distance, it should be compensated by adjusting the angle of the seat back.

* 5 ways to correct sitting posture to avoid fatigue while driving

- Don't slump down:Many people have the habit of slumping down in their seats while driving, remember that this cannot be maintained for long because after a while they will feel uncomfortable and start to feel tired. Not only that, slumping down will put pressure on your back during the trip.

- Hips should always be placed in the vehicle before sitting down:When getting into a car, make sure your hips are in the car before sitting down. Instead of sitting on your tailbone, sit on your thighs, to limit compression on your tailbone, which will create discomfort when sitting.

- Adjust the seat cushion in the lumbar area:You can adjust the seat cushion around the lumbar area on modern cars; adjust it to what feels most comfortable for you.

- Legs should not be too straight but not too bent:Try turning off the engine and fully depressing the brake or accelerator to see if you have to stretch to reach it. Your legs should be slightly bent at the knees to gain the force to press the accelerator or brake. At red lights, you can pull the handbrake and shift gears to relax your legs.

- Make full use of the knobs:Many people do not have the habit of adjusting their chair posture but "sit as is", so you should adjust the chair to suit your body before moving./.

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