Road Smarts: Sitting Pretty
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Published: July 29, 2008
Consumer Reports says small adjustments can make a big difference to your driving comfort—and safety.
If you can adjust your headrest, you want to place it so that the middle of the headrest is about equal with the middle of the back of your head. That improves your protection if you’re hit from behind. You want the backrest to be almost vertical, with a slight recline, so it gives you some lower-back support.
The distance between you and the steering wheel is also important. When you put your arm straight out, your wrist should rest on top of the rim. And if you have an adjustable safety-belt anchor, position the safety belt high enough that it doesn’t easily slide off your shoulder. Having the seat positioned properly will help the belts hold you securely in case of an accident. Minor tweaks like those can make a major difference on the road.
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