Are you going on a trip? Long, medium, short - it doesn't matter.
Perhaps you are driving for the first time, or perhaps you are an old hand at driving.
However, drivers often forget the basic rules because they seem less important to them
Seat comfort
The first and most important point when driving a car is adjusting the seat position. You control the car with your body - mainly your legs and arms. Therefore, you must ensure that your limbs are not strained too much. Here are some tips for adjusting the seat:
Seat height.
The main thing is that the driver can see the road in front of him. This view should not be obscured by the front panel of our car. Therefore, we raise the seat so that we can reach the panel and see the roadway in front of us. However, we try to be as low as possible, that is, close to the center of gravity of the car.
Distance from the pedals.
The seat should be moved back so that when you press the clutch, the knee is slightly bent. The leg should pass freely between the pedals. Remember that the knee should not be straight, this is important not only from the point of view of comfort, but also from the point of view of a possible collision. A straight knee during an impact is a high probability of a fracture.
Backrest.
The backrest adjustment is also responsible for visibility and the position of your hand relative to the steering wheel. If you grab the steering wheel (as you should) at "quarter to three", your arms should be slightly bent. Backrest.
The backrest adjustment is also responsible for visibility and the position of your hand relative to the steering wheel. If you grab the steering wheel (as you should) at "quarter to three", your arms should be slightly bent. To ensure visibility, do not move the backrest too far. Find a position that will give you the best view of the roadway.
Headrest.
This is a very important element, especially if a collision occurs. A properly adjusted headrest can protect us from spinal injuries and the popular "whiplash". The headrest should be installed so that the head can rest on it and be in its "middle". The headrest should simply be a support and prevent the head from tilting back too much.
Mirrors.
Never forget about the correct adjustment of the mirrors. They are your assistants when changing the belt, when reversing, parking and many other tricks. You probably know how to ensure good visibility.
However, we recommend adjusting the mirrors at the very end and in a relaxed position. Do not overexert yourself, do not stick your head out. Just sit as you would when driving.
This is important, otherwise, wanting to look in the mirror, you will have to stick your head out. With the correct adjustment of the mirrors, a glance with a small, even minimal turn of the head should be enough.
Essentials
In the summer and not only, you will need several gadgets. Firstly, sunglasses, and secondly, water. You never know when the sun will start to shine stronger or when your throat will dry up. The sun can bother you at any time of the year.
It is especially tiring at midday and during sunset. Poor visibility due to the shining sun is a common cause of accidents, and also simply tires your eyes. Sunglasses will certainly come in handy.
Water will help in hot weather, as well as on regular days when you just need to moisten your throat a little.
From the food, it is also worth having an emergency energy drink, candy or chewing gum. These products can give you some energy when you are tired while driving. However, remember that if you feel especially tired, it is better to stop, get out of the car and rest than to rely on energy drinks.
Safety first!
Phone applications - nowadays, many drivers use Janosik or other applications for driving. Here we have only 2 simple tips. Firstly, install everything before the trip, so that while driving you do not press anything or search for anything in the phone.
I hope that we do not need to tell you how dangerous it is to use a phone while driving. Secondly, if you want to see the map, buy special holders for the phone so that it is clearly visible, does not take your eyes off the road and does not obscure your vision.
If you rent a car from a car rental center, try to choose the interior of the car properly. If you are a big man, it is better to have a lot of space inside. If you are a small woman, it is better to have a compact one.
Before you go on a trip in a car from a car rental center, it is worth learning the basic buttons.
Stand for a minute before leaving and get used to the location of the air conditioner, windshield wipers and other elements - during the drive there may not be enough time. Finding buttons can distract you too much from driving.
Remember that driving a car should be enjoyable and, above all, safe. How you prepare for the trip will affect how you spend your time during the trip.
