How to Adjust Car Seats for Beginners?
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Methods for beginners to adjust car seats: 1. Adjust the distance between the seat and the pedals to ensure that the driver's legs are slightly bent when the pedals are fully depressed; 2. Adjust the distance between the steering wheel and the driver by extending the arms to the top of the steering wheel, with the wrist just resting on the edge of the steering wheel; 3. Adjust the hand position on the steering wheel, with the left hand at the 9 o'clock position and the right hand at the 3 o'clock position. When holding the steering wheel, the thumbs should be on the outer edge of the wheel, not gripping it inward, as this can affect steering flexibility and may injure fingers during emergency maneuvers.
When I first started driving, I thought adjusting the seat forward and backward was enough. It wasn't until I got into an accident that I realized there's a lot more to seat positioning. The seat should be adjusted so that your knees remain slightly bent when your toes can fully press the brake pedal - this gives your legs cushioning space during emergency braking, otherwise luggage from the back seat could fly forward and hit your back. The height should allow you to clearly see the road about ten meters ahead, especially during rainy days with poor visibility. The backrest shouldn't be too reclined; make sure your wrists can rest on the top of the steering wheel when your arms are fully extended, allowing flexible steering. Finally, don't forget to align the top of the headrest with the middle of your ears to protect your neck in case of rear-end collisions. By the way, the location of seat adjustment buttons varies by car origin - German cars usually place them on the door panel, while Japanese cars often position them on the side of the seat.