I recently purchased a new car and one of the more noticeable differences between driving my new car and driving my old car is how much lower to the ground this one rides. My old car certainly wasn’t a big truck or even an SUV, just a compact sedan but this new car is a little sportier and the first time I sat in it, it definitely felt different.
In order to feel fully comfortable with this new car, I found that I had to spend a little bit of time adjusting the seat. While just about every car has seats that are adjustable, some that are maybe too adjustable, it’s not uncommon to find drivers that don’t take full advantage of this standard option. A lot of people will simply pull the seat forward, making it easier to reach the pedals but those seats offer all of those moveable parts for a reason and when you take just a little to make these adjustments, you’ll find yourself not just more comfortable but with a broader vision of the road, leading to safer driving overall.
It should also be noted that these types of adjustments should be made as much as possible before you begin driving. It’s possible you’ll need to make some minor moves once you’re on the road and can better tell how you’ll need to adjust to see the road but just as with any distraction, you’ll want to keep it to a minimum once you’re among the traffic. Read more about Road Rules at http://www.defensivedriving.com
