"Continuous driving syndrome" - Correct driving position

Do we know that about 50% of drivers suffer from "Continuous Driving Syndrome"? (SSO)

The primary cause of ASD is poor posture while driving.

Many drivers - according to experts - are at risk of long-term muscle and joint injuries due to poor driving position.

It is not difficult to properly position ourselves as drivers in the vehicle to avoid unpleasant consequences during the trip, as well as problems in the future, such as: back pain, spine, elbows, headaches, etc.

Some tips for adjusting the driving position:

As the technology progresses, of course we have more settings of the driver's position, for which it is good to consult the manual of the manufacturer of each vehicle.

The back of the vehicle must be in an upright position, the middle of the driver must be in contact with the bottom of the back of the seat. The head restraint must be adjusted so that its top is slightly higher than the driver's head.

The steering wheel should rest on the top with the wrists, without leaving the back of the seat, the elbows should be slightly bent so that maneuvering can be performed immediately if necessary, and the distance from the steering wheel should be greater. from 30 cm.

The legs should be slightly bent when pressing the clutch especially for longer distances, and the steering wheel should be adjusted so that our hands do not rest on the thighs when passing between.

Also, the height of the seat should be adjusted so that the thighs are slightly raised in the pedal rotations.

It is also important that our head is a little more than a fist away from the sky of the vehicle. Of course, the seat belt must be adjusted according to the body type of each driver, it must not come into contact with the neck, nor be located at the limits of the shoulder.

It would be logical to correctly determine the visibility to the rear through the mirrors after all the settings mentioned above.

And one last tip: the other users of the vehicle should not obstruct our visibility in any way.

By Manolis Gialitakis