You need to concentrate on what’s happening around you when you are driving, so operating the vehicles controls becomes second nature. You must adapt a suitable driving position before you can use the controls on the car safely. You must be able to reach all controls and use them easily and comfortably; for example you should be able to operate the clutch pedal without stretch your leg control the vehicle by keeping a suitable grip on the steering wheel, your arms should be relaxed and not restricted at the elbows. see the road ahead clearly Driving seat adjustments You must make sure that the seat is adjusted to match you. Most driving seats can be adjusted for rake - the angle of the seat back position - the seat will move forwards or backwards Sometimes , especially on larger vehicles the driving seat will also adjust for height. The driver and front passengers should avoid sitting too close tot the steering wheel or dashboard. Remember that if someone else has be been driving the vehicle before you make sure you make any adjustments before you start to drive. Never adjust your vehicle while the car is moving. As soon as you are seated , check that the vehicle is secure by ensuring the parking brake is applied. Steering column adjustment On some vehicles , you can adjust the angle of tilt of the steering column to match you. When making adjustment take care not to allow the steering wheel to interfere with your view of the instrument panel. Also make sure that you secure the locking mechanism after any adjustments. Never attempt to adjust your steering column angle while the vehicle is moving Head restraint adjustment Head restraints ae provided to protect against neck and spine injuries, commonly referred to as whiplash. For maximum protection against this , correct head restraint adjustment is vital- but also too easy to over look. The head restraint should be adjusted so that the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eyes or top of the ears as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. An incorrectly adjusted head restraint offers little or no protection against whiplash injuries. Do not remove head restraints as they are there for your safety and can save you from more serious injuries in the event of an accident. Remember it as being a head restraint and not a head rest. You must also learn to use the following controls correctly easily and comfortably; foot controls hand controls other control