

However, what few realize-until it happens to them or someone they know-is that sitting for extended periods during a road trip can cause deep vein thrombosis.ĭeep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a deep vein, typically in a leg.

Impatience and failing to check your surroundings during a lane change.Fatigue and falling asleep behind the wheel.What about the seat belts and harness? Is the harness adjustable to fit you correctly or does it chafe against your neck?Īll of the aforementioned are real issues that while may seem minor during a test drive, can actually lead to:.And speaking of seats, does it “feel just right” or does it have poor lower lumbar support as pointed out by Torque News writer Jeremy Johnson who pointed out that we have a problem with our car seats and our backs.Do the seats adjust well enough that you have ample room to stretch your legs or reach the pedals?.Are there blind spots? Most likely there are however, depending on your height, blind spots in some models are much bigger than in other models.Can you see easily all around you while driving, or do you have to crank your neck awkwardly?.And, there are several good reasons supporting this criteria. In other words, rather than fussing over whether a car fits who we are, does the car fit what we are-shorter or taller than average. If I had to recommend the very least, basic thing any new car owner should look for in a car-aside from price-it is that of comfort with respect to, the level of the asked question, “Can I drive this vehicle long distance without pain?” Worse yet, is when we have very little of an idea of the type of car we want or why. When shopping for a car, we all have our personal idiosyncrasies when it comes to choosing a make and model that fits who we are. Problems When You Are Shorter or Taller Than Average
