A 3-minute lesson from the South Carolina course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Set your seat and mirrors before you start driving. A good position lets you see clearly, reach the pedals and wheel with full control, and leaves room for the air bag to deploy.
Know the rule
Sit upright with your back against the seat and feet on the floor. Slouching reduces how well the restraint system works.
You borrow a taller friend's car. Before pulling out, move the seat so your heel rests on the floor and pivots between pedals, keep 10 inches from the wheel, lower the head restraint to the back of your head, then reset all three mirrors.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
The top of the steering wheel should be no higher than:
Your chin
Eye level
Your forehead
The top of your shoulders
Answer: The top of your shoulders
The top of the steering wheel should be no higher than the top of your shoulders.
Adjusting outside mirrors using the enhanced method eliminates the need to check blind spots by turning your head.
True
False
Answer: False
Even with enhanced mirror settings, the driver will not see the sides of the vehicle by glancing in the mirrors, so checking blind spots is still needed.
