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My husband thinks putting my purse on the floor on the driver's side when I am driving is safe. Is it really safe?

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No, it isn't safe. There should be nothing placed on the driver's side floor that may move against the pedals or interfere with your foot movement.

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How far should the top of your head be from the roof of the car? Can it be too close?

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As a rule of thumb, about one fist between your head and the roof. Generally, you should be able to see all of the instruments on the dashboard as well as the road in front of the car.

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Should I have my foot on the clutch when changing gears in a manual vehicle?

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Yes, of course; that’s the only way to change the gear selection.

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How far should my knees be from the dashboard?

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Focus more on your legs and their positioning. There will probably be a space about the size of your fist between your knees and the dashboard.

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Where should my feet be positioned?

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In an automatic car, your right foot should be on the brake or gas pedal and your left foot should be out of the way. In a manual vehicle, your left foot should be on the clutch.

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How do I change seat positions on the driver's side?

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Most modern cars offer a leg, hip, and knee height position, back position, and sometimes a lumbar. These can range from electronic or manual, depending on the vehicle. Usually the lever will be on the side of or under the seat.

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How far should the steering wheel be from my body?

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There should be at least 10 inches between the center of the wheel and your breast bone (for reasons related to airbag safety).

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How far back should I keep my seat while driving?

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The seat should be as far back as possible, but also allow for slightly bent knees when operating the pedals. Knees should be only slightly bent but be comfortable with the pedals. This improves leg safety in case of a crash.

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How do I adjust seating to the proper position when I am driving?

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Pull over and adjust. Moving seat while driving can cause sudden jerking motions only takes a minute or two to pull over and adjust.

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