Our top tips on driver posture
Follow these for a comfier ride
* Raise the seat as high as is comfortable to improve your view of the road.
* Move the seat forwards until you can easily fully depress the clutch and accelerator pedals.
* Adjust the cushion tilt angle so that your thighs are supported along the length of the cushion.
* Make sure the backrest provides continuous support and is in contact up to shoulder height.
* Set up the lumbar support to provide you with even pressure along the length of the backrest.
* Tilt the steering wheel down and back so that it’s in easy reach.
* Check you can see your rear view and side mirrors, and use them without excessive straining.
* Get the positioning of your head restraint just right, to ensure the risk of injury is reduced in the event of an accident.
Source: Loughborough University
