How far away from the steering wheel should the driver's seat be positioned?

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How far away from the steering wheel should the driver's seat be positioned?

Sit at a distance that allows you to control the car safely and comfortably. This means you can press the pedals fully with a slight bend in your knees and reach the steering wheel with your wrists or hands resting at about the 9 and 3 (or 10 and 2) position without feeling stretched. You also want enough space to move quickly and to avoid contact with the wheel or airbag in a crash. Since body sizes vary, the best distance is whatever is comfortable for you while still giving you full pedal reach, clear sightlines to the road and instruments, and good control of the wheel. A fixed distance or one that forces you to sit too close or too far can impede reaction time and safety.

Sit at a distance that allows you to control the car safely and comfortably. This means you can press the pedals fully with a slight bend in your knees and reach the steering wheel with your wrists or hands resting at about the 9 and 3 (or 10 and 2) position without feeling stretched. You also want enough space to move quickly and to avoid contact with the wheel or airbag in a crash. Since body sizes vary, the best distance is whatever is comfortable for you while still giving you full pedal reach, clear sightlines to the road and instruments, and good control of the wheel. A fixed distance or one that forces you to sit too close or too far can impede reaction time and safety.

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