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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Adjusting the seat
• Method 2 of 2: Correct Driving Position

Driving in the correct driver's seat will be more comfortable and safer for you. The driver's seat can be adjusted in different ways: move it closer or further from the steering wheel, change the backrest tilt and adjust the headrest height. Once you have your seat set up, make sure you position yourself correctly behind the wheel. And never forget to wear your seat belt!

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Adjusting the seat

1. 1 Move the seat so that your legs are slightly bent when you step on the gas pedal. Move the seat forward if your legs are fully extended when you step on the gas. Move the seat back if your legs are bent too much. Bending your legs slightly will help prevent knee pain while driving.
2. 2 Sit with a two-toe gap between the inside fold of your knee and the front edge of the seat. Slide two fingers between the knee fold and the edge of the seat. If you are unable to do this, move the seat until it is possible.
3. 3 Adjust the seat height so that your hips are at knee level. Raise the seat higher if you have poor visibility from the windshield and side windows. Do not drive in this position with your hips below your knees.
   • If your car is not height adjustable, use a cushion to keep your hips at knee level. However, do not sit too high, or you will have to bend over to improve the view from the windshield and the rest of the windows.
4. 4 Adjust the backrest so that it tilts about 100 degrees. Sitting in this position puts less stress on your lower back, which means you will be more comfortable. If your shoulders come off the seat back when you turn the steering wheel, the steering wheel angle is too wide. Place the backrest in a more upright position if you lean away from it while driving. When the backrest is positioned correctly, you can easily reach the handlebars with your arms slightly bent at the elbows.
5. 5 Adjust the height of the headrest so that the back of your head is exactly in the center. If your head is above the headrest when you are sitting behind the wheel, raise the headrest higher. If the back of the head is below the headrest, lower the headrest. Ideally, the crown of your head should be flush with the top edge of the headrest.
6. 6 Adjust the lumbar back support to follow the curve of your lower back. Lumbar support is the protruding area of ​​the backrest located at the bottom of the seat back. If the backrest is adjustable, first adjust the height of the lumbar support so that the bottom edge matches your waistline. Then adjust the depth of support so that this area of ​​the seat follows the natural curve of your lower back.
   • If the lumbar region of your seat is not adjustable, place a rolled towel under the lumbar region so that it follows the curve of your lower back while driving.
   • It is also possible to purchase a special lumbar cushion for the driver's seat if the seat itself does not have adjustable lumbar support.

Method 2 of 2: Correct Driving Position

1. 1 Sit with your back completely resting on the back of the seat. The back should be pressed against the back, and the buttocks should be located as deep as possible on the seat itself.Refrain from driving in a forward-hunched position. If you are unable to reach the pedals or steering wheel, adjust the seat, not your own position.
2. 2 Hold the steering wheel at the “9 and 3” position (based on the watch face). Imagine that the steering wheel is the dial of a watch. Place your left hand so that it rests on the nine. Put your right hand at three o'clock. This position of your hands on the steering wheel will give you the best control over the steering wheel.
   • Always hold the steering wheel with both hands when driving. One-handed driving forces you to twist your back, which can lead to back pain.
3. 3 Keep your left foot on the stand when not in use. If you drive a car with a manual transmission, only remove your foot from the stand to press the clutch. If you drive a car with an automatic transmission, never remove your left foot from the stand. Leaning your whole foot on the support helps to keep your back and pelvis in position while driving.
4. 4 Fasten your seat belt and check that the lower part of it is supporting your pelvic area. Make sure that the bottom of the strap is not resting on your knees or over your stomach. In the event of an accident, the strap should hold you by your pelvis, not your stomach.