The adjustment of the various equipment must be carried out in the following order: Seat. Backrest (including headrest) Steering wheel. Mirrors. Seat belt. The seat/backrest/headrest: To sit properly in a car, you must start by sitting comfortably! To do this, you can adjust the driver's seat to several levels. First of all, you can adjust the height of the seat. To know if you are at the right height, you must be able to see far ahead, without being hindered by the steering wheel or the roof of the car. You should not try to see the bonnet, this is impossible on most modern vehicles and is useless. You can also adjust the depth of the seat. A simple test can be carried out to adjust the driver's seat to the right depth. To sit properly in the driver's seat, you must be able to fully depress the clutch pedal while keeping your heel on the ground, without your leg being straight. In the same way, you must be able to release the clutch pedal, still with your heel on the floor, by sliding your foot without your calf touching the seat at the end of the stroke. The adjustment of the headrest should not be neglected, because it is above all a safety element and not a comfort element. Indeed, it helps prevent whiplash (movement of the head backwards) in the event of an accident. The steering wheel On most modern vehicles, it is possible to adjust the position of the car's steering wheel, in height at least and often also in depth. The adjustment of the steering wheel is just as important as the seat for this at the bottom left of the steering wheel, you will find a lever; Push this lever down ⤵️ Move your steering wheel as you wish, this can be done horizontally ↔️ and vertically ↕️ When the steering wheel is in the right position, pull the lever up so that the handlebar is fixed again. It is important not to have your arms completely straight, but slightly bent. Your hands on the steering wheel should be placed in the 9:15 or 10:10 position. Adjusting the height of the steering wheel will be useful for perfectly adjusting your visibility of the meters and the various elements of the dashboard. Rearview mirrors The interior and exterior rearview mirrors are essential elements for driving safely. With the exception of certain utility vehicles, most cars are equipped with three rearview mirrors: one inside and two outside. While ultra-modern cars are sometimes equipped with camera rearview mirrors, the majority of models on the market are made up of a mirror and a manual or electric adjustment system. It is important to adjust your rearview mirrors correctly, in order to optimize visibility to the rear and limit the risks associated with blind spots. To adjust the mirrors: Sit in the driver's seat. Adjust the seat and steering wheel so that you feel comfortable and have easy access to the pedals and gear lever. Adjust the rearview mirror until you can see the rear windshield without moving your head. The exterior mirrors are correctly adjusted if you can see the rear door handle in the corner at the bottom of the inside, on a 5-door vehicle. On a 3-door vehicle, you should position your side mirrors so that you can see the edge of the rear of the car. Seat belt Wearing a seat belt helps limit the uncontrollable movements of the passengers of a vehicle during a collision. As a result, when the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the occupants are not thrown against obstacles. To work optimally, the seat belt must cover the torso diagonally, from the shoulder to the waist. Once adjusted and fastened, the straps must be tight and not twist. Otherwise, in the event of an impact, they could cause serious injuries. The driver not wearing his seat belt violates the highway code and is punished by a 4th class fine with: Loss of 3 points on his license. #drivinglicense, #learntodrive #drivingtutorial, #drivingvideo, #adjustthesteeringwheel, #adjustcarseat, #seat #drivingschool, #drivingposition,