The headrest should just touch the back of the head when sitting comfortably in the driver’s seat.Įnsure the vehicle you are driving accommodates your body type. Leaning your car seat too far back requires the driver to push their head and neck forward which can cause neck pain, shoulder aches and tingling in the fingers. Leaning the car seat to 100-110 degrees reduces strain on your lower back. Adjust the car seat so that it leans back just slightly past an upright 90-degree angle.
The car seat should be raised so eye level is at least 3-inches above the steering wheel.īack Lean. This seated position reduces stress on your hips and increases circulation while you are driving.Įye Level. If possible, your knees should be slightly lower than your hips. Adjust the car seat and the way you are sitting so that your thighs are fully supported. The back of the car seat should support the full length of your back.
Slide back into the seat and aim for a 2-3 finger gap between the back of your knees and the front edge of the seat. Before starting any drive, focus on putting your body into a correct and comfortable posture in the driver’s seat, adjusting the seat as necessary.īack Support.
