In today’s America, millions of the young and old hop into their cars and head out to work, school, or to meet up with their friends. Because of this, Americans see driving as one of the ultimate expressions of personal freedom. You can drive wherever you want, as long as nobody else gets in your way. Accordingly, therein lies the problem with driving, the age of distracted and entitled drivers is upon us. Few drivers on the road properly prepare themselves for the dangers of operating a 2-ton guided missile on public roadways with hundreds of other people. Getting yourself physically, mentally and emotionally prepared to drive is a simple process that too many of today’s drivers do not understand. Subsequently, too many people fail to
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This is not generally a problem, unless they have not set up their seating position and mirrors correctly. To begin setting up the seat, sit down and move your lower body to the back of the lower cushion. Next, adjust the seatback to a comfortable upright position so that your entire back is touching the seat. Current seat designs prevent serious injury in the event of a collision; in this case it protects from a rear-end collision by supporting your back and spine from the forces imparted on the body during rapid deceleration or acceleration. Next, adjust the distance of the seat to the controls to a comfortable position. Many driving schools and professional drivers recommend that you keep your arms bent and slightly relaxed while holding the steering wheel for control and comfort. In view of that, a good rule of thumb is to place your wrists on top of the steering wheel and adjust the seat so they rest comfortably at the base of the lower arm. Remember, the primary factor is that you are comfortable and can turn the wheel without crossing of your arms in most circumstances. Finally, now that you have checked your car for safe operation and properly adjusted your seat, the time has come to check your mirrors. You should be able to look in the rear-view mirrors and see between 200˚ and 270˚ to the rear of the car. Because of proper adjustment, you should be able to see all around the rear of your car without moving your body from your seating position. Now, you are properly prepared to start your car and begin driving on the
This is not generally a problem, unless they have not set up their seating position and mirrors correctly. To begin setting up the seat, sit down and move your lower body to the back of the lower cushion. Next, adjust the seatback to a comfortable upright position so that your entire back is touching the seat. Current seat designs prevent serious injury in the event of a collision; in this case it protects from a rear-end collision by supporting your back and spine from the forces imparted on the body during rapid deceleration or acceleration. Next, adjust the distance of the seat to the controls to a comfortable position. Many driving schools and professional drivers recommend that you keep your arms bent and slightly relaxed while holding the steering wheel for control and comfort. In view of that, a good rule of thumb is to place your wrists on top of the steering wheel and adjust the seat so they rest comfortably at the base of the lower arm. Remember, the primary factor is that you are comfortable and can turn the wheel without crossing of your arms in most circumstances. Finally, now that you have checked your car for safe operation and properly adjusted your seat, the time has come to check your mirrors. You should be able to look in the rear-view mirrors and see between 200˚ and 270˚ to the rear of the car. Because of proper adjustment, you should be able to see all around the rear of your car without moving your body from your seating position. Now, you are properly prepared to start your car and begin driving on the