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Whether you are driving to and from locations for fun, as transportation to and from work, or as your means of work, ergonomic driving strategies can be very helpful in reducing injuries.
- Have a comfortable and adjustable car seat.
- Seat should adjust for
- Leg length to pedals. You should be able to reach foot pedals without fully extending your legs.
- Arm length to steering wheel. You should be able to reach steering wheel without having to fully extend arms.
- Seat height should be adjusted so that you can see over wheel
- Back angle to allow either upright or reclined sitting. Sitting with hips at 90 degrees or less while driving can increase pressure on lower spine.
- Adjustable lumbar support in the back of the seat allows the chair back to support the contour of your lower back.
- Chair height should allow enough room above the driver’s head so that neck is not bent to avoid touching the roof.
- Chair distance should be close enough to allow user to reach steering wheel while sitting back in chair.
- Adjust chair so driver can see over the front of the car without leaving forward out of the chair.
- Make sure mirrors are positioned correctly, and use them. Avoid twisting neck repeatedly to see what is behind you if your mirrors can do the job.
- Wear glasses if they are needed for driving to decrease eyestrain.
- Wear sunglasses, use sun visors, and keep your windshields clean to decrease the amount of glare from the sun.
- Maintain windshield wipers to allow clear vision in rainy weather.
- Change your posture frequently. Stop frequently to take breaks and stretch, or when the driving situation allows readjust your position in your chair.
- Take breaks. Frequently stop driving and get out of the car to walk around and stretch.
- Avoid resting right hand or arm on stick shift to avoid constant vibration on wrist and hand
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