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Safe driving · Before you drive

Adjust your seat.

Adjust your seat.

Adjust your seat.

Sit straight up and put your feet on the floor;

Regulate your seat and mirrors to have good visibility;

Make sure you can reach the foot pedals;

Make sure you can reach the steering wheel, at the same time leaving space for the airbag to open in case of accident;

Make sure you can freely move your foot from the brake to the gas pedal. Keep your heel on the floor;

The top of the steering wheel should be at shoulders- level and below chin- level;

Leave around 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel.

Head rest should be positioned behind the back of your head above the ears- level.

Important
You will be driving more effectively and with less fatigue if you are comfortable, your body is well-aligned in your car seat, you are the proper distance from the steering wheel and the pedals, and if you can use your mirrors to the best advantage.
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