Proper planting of driving a car

How do you handle the steering wheel and seat of your car? At first glance - it is a very simple question. And most drivers did not hesitate to answer that just make so that was convenient. But is the concept of "user-friendly" and "right" are the same? Unfortunately no. The usual planting and seating - often completely different things. Why is the right fit at the wheel so important?

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Ironically, the driving position is inextricably linked to the security of driving. Unfortunately, driving schools pay little attention to this. So go on the road "wizards dropout." That is why almost all of training to improve driving skills begins with an analysis of planting. Why is that? Everything is very simple.

What is meant when we say "right" fit? It is understood that the driver sits so that the driving means - all levers, pedals, steering wheel, etc. - Positioned so that it does not have to reach for it. This means that in a critical situation, the driver will need less time to react. Often these precious seconds and it saves lives and passengers. In addition, accustomed ourselves to sit correctly, you'll soon be surprised to see that become much less tired at the wheel. And driving began to bring you real pleasure.

There is another point. Doctors say that improper planting - especially if you have a car for a "second home" and you spend a lot of time there - can lead to serious health problems. Firstly, may begin severe back pain. After all, in a chair properly, you inadvertently override one of the spine - a lumbar or cervical. Secondly, there may be pain in the joints and headaches.

Suppose all this has more to do with professional drivers ...

But! You also probably also do not want to spending 2-3 hours behind the wheel - for example, when traveling to the country - the rest of the day to feel "old wreck" and grab alternately behind his back, over his head? Agree a little fun. So how do you avoid all this trouble? Proper planting at the wheel of the car - the decision, if not all, then at least very many problems.

Of course, each person has his particular body, its parameters. Height, weight, length of arms and legs - all this is very individual. Therefore, common rules for adjusting the seat and steering wheel simply does not exist - that is, Nobody will tell you that the chair should be elevated to a certain number of centimeters from the floor and be at such and such a distance from the steering wheel.

How, then, to set things right? It's very simple! We must be guided not by centimeters, and the position of the arms, legs, back and head.

The position of the head and body

The back should be as close as possible to cling to his chair and his head - be in line with the spine. It has been established that it is the position allows for longer concentrate. The back seat is properly adjusted to be almost vertical - is possible only a slight slope.

Pay attention to how the fixed headrest. The main objective of the "details" - to protect his head from possible damage in the event of an emergency. Therefore, it is necessary to set it so that he was at the top of your ear.

Hand Position

Imagine that the steering wheel - a large clock face and your hands - it's the arrow. Place both hands on the steering wheel. The wrist of the right hand must match the imaginary figure of two, left wrist - ten. You managed to do it without taking back from the back of the driver's seat? So, you are sitting correctly.

Carry out another test. Touch the wrist to "12 digits". I do not have to pull? Well, then just all right. Also, it is desirable that while driving, hands were raised above shoulder level. Therefore, if possible, try to adjust the height of the steering column.

When moving your hands should be placed on the "numbers" ten and two or nine and three. Turn the steering wheel need two hands, with the interception. Make sure that when you turn the steering wheel 180 degrees do not cross your arms - then you can be sure that no broken nails, fingers, and not "lose" the steering wheel if the car will shake on rough roads.

Position the feet and mirrors

In order to determine the correct position of the need to get back and depress the clutch pedal all the way. The left leg should be slightly bent at the knee. Make sure to keep your feet do not touch the steering wheel. Press on the pedal to be the middle of the foot. This - the most convenient and proven position. Since leg to slip and, if necessary, it can easily be moved from one pedal to another.

Make sure that the feet were not in suspense - it should be based on the thigh seat. At the edge of the seat of your car and the inside of the knee - fold - the distance should be about a hand.

Work? Now you have to adjust the mirrors. In the interior mirror must reflect the average of the rear window. It is understood that, depending on the size of the mirror, you will see the rear window, either totally or partially. In the outside you have a mirror to see the road behind the car, the horizon line, a piece of heaven and a small portion of the side of your car. Conveniently? Now once again you need to check it out.

Fasten your seat belt. Put your feet on the pedals, and put his hands on the steering wheel in such a way that they will be positioned while riding. Make sure that the dashboard is easily visible, and none of the devices are not blocked by the steering wheel.

At the same time lift the arms and legs, severing them from the steering wheel and pedals. You had to tear off the back of the seat back? No? So, all right.

The most common mistakes

1. The driver sits in a way that is too close to the steering wheel. On the driver's slang talk about such "chewing bagel." For some reason, many believe that it is better to see the road.

   What's wrong with such a landing? In this position the driver has much to bend the legs and arms that limits freedom of action. In an emergency, you just can not have time to react. Moreover, with such a landing muscles of the neck and back severely strained. By the end of the trip - especially if it is long - you are likely to feel completely "broken."

2. The driver leans heavily in a chair - almost lying there. It seems to be very comfortable! Nothing like this. You'll have to catch up all the time ahead, holding the handlebars. The main burden falls on the muscles of the arms - in fact spin longer rests on the back of the chair. As a result, the speed and accuracy of response decrease. The hands get tired. Yes, and the way in such a situation can be seen far worse.
3. Another fairly common mistake is the habit to keep your hands in the bottom sector wheel and compress its "stranglehold". Maybe this seems convenient, but in such a situation the steering angle is limited.

How to properly hold the wheel?

The most reliable is considered "closed capture". What it is? It is the position of the hands when the four finger covering the steering rim on the outside, but inside it is great. This will help you capture, if necessary, to stop the involuntary rotation of the steering wheel.

Needless to strongly compress the wheel? Of course not. The driver, "clinging" in the steering wheel, very soon get tired hands. This is advantageous only in a critical situation. Or if you are going to "the nature" and are trying to drive on the road. Normally, the wheel can be compared with a small bird - your task is not to let it fly, but do not press down to death.

Here, it seems, and everything you need to know about how to properly sit behind the wheel. It's not so difficult, right? In fact, this is enough to pay quite a bit of attention - just for a while, followed by a for - and you will understand that such a landing is not only the right but also the most comfortable.

It remains only a safety belt - and you can go on the road.

Bon Voyage!