Re: Being 'high' while driving
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 4:08 pm
I occasionally take pictures of my co-drivers when I'm passengering. Among the group I drive with, the similarity in seating position is remarkable. Every one looks as if they're just sat in a comfortable chair, with the addition of a steering wheel to give them something to do 
The overall impression is one of relaxation. This comes from a common method of setting up, as defined above by Martin. Some have the seat higher than others, but I think mostly we like it fairly low, consistent with being able to see out properly. Although I started off in my driving career with the seat well back and straight arms, I've gradually evolved to this same "armchair" position, and am grateful that I discovered it. I mostly drive with hands at 3:45 now, although I was brought up with 1:50, and it's much less stressful to the shoulders and neck. If I was forced to go back to 1:50 I probably would raise the seat to get my hands back on a level with, or lower than, my heart.
When I was first given a company car and expected to drive long distances fairly frequently for work, my shirt collar size increased by at least 2 sizes (these days it's more like 3) as a result of the additional work my neck muscles were doing. Trackdays, wearing a helmet while experiencing increased g-forces, exacerbated this. I imagine keen motorcyclists go through the same thing.
The overall impression is one of relaxation. This comes from a common method of setting up, as defined above by Martin. Some have the seat higher than others, but I think mostly we like it fairly low, consistent with being able to see out properly. Although I started off in my driving career with the seat well back and straight arms, I've gradually evolved to this same "armchair" position, and am grateful that I discovered it. I mostly drive with hands at 3:45 now, although I was brought up with 1:50, and it's much less stressful to the shoulders and neck. If I was forced to go back to 1:50 I probably would raise the seat to get my hands back on a level with, or lower than, my heart. When I was first given a company car and expected to drive long distances fairly frequently for work, my shirt collar size increased by at least 2 sizes (these days it's more like 3) as a result of the additional work my neck muscles were doing. Trackdays, wearing a helmet while experiencing increased g-forces, exacerbated this. I imagine keen motorcyclists go through the same thing.