Driving Tips 101: How To Sit Properly In A Car | YS Khong Driving

[@A2KLAU]

Such a great public service announcement! I still remember when I went on my first track day almost 2 decades ago I purchased instruction and the very first thing I was taught was how to sit properly. Thankfully back then I wasn’t a “boy racer” and had the position setup about 80% correct, but the final 20% was noticeable in terms of getting every sensation and feedback from the car and comfortably controlling the car near the limits. That instructions like that are worth their weight in gold I tell you!!

[@PiguProMax]

Nice to see you again Uncle YS! Hope your recovery is going fine. Thank you for yet another informative video!

[@kolibriorvil1]

What happened to him?

[@tony1860]

Uncle, thanks for these useful and practical tips! We were never taught such info by our driving instructor back then. Always enjoy your workshop series of videos! Glad to see that you are active again and get back to doing what you enjoy! Take it easy and speedy recovery! Take care!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks for your support.

[@cnsapam]

Uncle YS, you were spot on with the steering adjustment using the base of the palm for reference. It's something I don't see in many instructions. The only time I remember someone mentioning this technique to correctly set the steering position was from my Dad years back when I started to learn driving some 30+ years back

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks, driving has essentially been the same all along, only the cars get faster and handle better, but at some point, some things will still give - so driving skills are still needed.

[@py1281]

Adjusted my seat today and it was better than before. Thank u uncle YS!

[@avishekroy6060]

To the point, short and very informative video. Thank you

[@inspiredlife9315]

All these should be part of the driving lesson syllabus where seating position forms a crucial part of the driving safety and proper handing of the car. Thanks for this video.

[@sureshkumarelenkov9165]

Punya la bertahun tahun bawa keta….ari nie baru faham cara yg betul….tq Uncle!😬

[@rafieihjkassim843]

This is the right one, and most driver don't know about it. We will save more live after this tQ Uncle.

[@ahheng6402]

many of us do not sit correctly while driving can cause fatigued to mind & body. really good advice, thank you Sir!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Most welcome.

[@ngekseng]

good tips...basically what im doing now..people end up saying my seating position like racing position..lol.for me i heard its better the wrists to be able to rest comfortable ontop of the steering, cause when ur steering or having a sharper angle/locked elbows arent really good for safety and its easier to turn with bent elbows than straightened elbows

[@MirageV6]

Same here. When people drive my car, they also said racing driver setting...😂

[@kjlim4920]

May you have a speedy recovery.

[@senthilnathanviswanathan4924]

Simple and great video.

[@georgetyy]

Nice tips Uncle Khong! Also, like your xero shoes speed force!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, these are running shoes.

[@streamingvideo6654]

Very informative. Thank you, Uncle! Safe travels!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you, drive safe!

[@donnyyong]

My understanding is that when you have both hands holding the steering at the 3/9 o'clock position, your arm should be approx 90 degrees (L shaped). This can be achieved with steering adjustments and or seat incline. This also ensures appropriate distance between chest and steering for airbag deployment.

[@mashidaping8107]

Yes, agree with you. Almost 38 years in driving with comfort and enjoy it.

[@aravindparthiban3157]

And to add on, for tall people like me especially in a semi bucket seat, it's better to get a lower seat rail as it will either be that you're too close to the steering wheel or your legs are too far from the pedals whichever way you adjust the seat. And your head will be almost touching the roof 😂

[@harvard_lee]

Thanks for the good tip

[@YSKhongDriving]

You're welcome!

[@thianlong82]

Tq so much ❤ for this video. I want to send this to my family members.

[@saifulredzuan5236]

Thanks uncle! Its simple yet most of us driver neglect this controls adjustment which has its purpose…mostly wanna look like vin diesel in fast and furious 😂

[@terencekoh8500]

Hi Uncle YS Khong. Hope you are recovering well. I drive the current generation of MYVI and I have difficulty getting the right driving position. If I get the footing right, I cannot get my arms position right. I'm 1.73m tall and my friends often commented I'm one with slightly longer legs with shorter arms. I ended up with the seating angle ridiculously straight, if you know what I mean. May I know if adding a lumbar support would help? So that my seat could be slanted reasonably to help position my arms correctly?

[@eliasramli]

Thanks uncle. Very helpful tips and the reasonable explanation

[@DrRahulsuryansh]

Sir , Respected Sir , You are the only one for whom I am watching full advertisement. Thanks for this information full video❤

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you for your support.

[@DrRahulsuryansh]

@ 🙏

[@khimroy3958]

Uncle ah! What you say but youngsters don't care! 🚘🚘🚘🤣🤣🤣

[@irenetan5329]

Uncle tq for such teaching videos. Can you pls pls pls do one for roundabouts. I see authorities increasing usage of roundabouts but from what I see most drivers have no idea how, when n where to enter n how to exit a roundabout. Tq

[@mageshsai]

Sir, please post a video on right sitting position in low seat cars with floor mounted throttle pedal

[@chickenchopfriedrice]

can teach how to estimate the distance of the front of the car to the object in front? sometimes due to certain angle, it is hard to see

[@g00nther]

Thanks for this. Will definitely implement in my driving.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iamqadri]

Get well soon sir

[@khairulhakimin546]

Thank you Uncle. Legend! Uncle, can you teach some drivers how to give and use car's signal. Thank you in advance Uncle. 😊

[@kusan858]

a useful video content compared to others wh only stress on a car features ( wh already a dime to many )

[@DiscoverMaji]

Uncle some car dont have adjustable steering .. im tall and the car is hatchback ... but will follow ur rule of thumb to not have any gap between ur lower back and the seat ...

[@nehakaur7386]

Good👍

[@shitalchandrap7987]

Thank you so much

[@TheLite90]

thank you YS for the great tips! 🙏🏻 what about the recline seat angle and seat height? is there also an optimal setup for this?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, use all the adjustments available to get you the best poaition. Just remember the leg and hand position parameters and also the small of the back.

[@wolfgangreitz9065]

Common is not to adjust height of the seat so that not only hand and feet position is correct, but also view is restricted. Eyes should be at about middle of the windshield or top of head a fist below the roof.

[@MrAcc45]

It would good if it is compulsory for car manufacturers to provide telescopic steering standard item. Also for driving schools and car sellers new or used to provide car proper seating instructions.

[@leebeckham4461]

Thanks for your tips👍

[@owenchuarbx]

Thanks Uncle Kong. Helps a lot

[@YSKhongDriving]

Glad to hear that!

[@owenchuarbx]

Thanks Uncle Khong. Appreciate this helpful video

[@YSKhongDriving]

You are very welcome

[@thiamchoywong465]

Not all cars has steering telescopic adjustment. So either your arms are comfortable and your legs are stretched out or vice versa.

[@YSKhongDriving]

If the steering reach is not adjustable, you compensate by using the seat slider to adjust your feet tjen use the seat back adjustment to adjust your hand position. So long as you understand the rationale of seating position.

[@JamesLeow]

Speedy recovery Uncle

[@legambaz]

YS, what is that thing you're are wearing around your body?

[@cswork6204]

Wishing uncle speedy recovery ❤️

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks for the kind wishes!

[@Ato6270]

Thanks sir 🙏

[@syamsularifinmohamadyunus8144]

great sharing

[@Reddylion]

Good

[@WanMuhammadZakriWanAbdulKudus]

very good advice uncle but how high should you set your seat? thanks in advance

[@YSKhongDriving]

As high as necessary so that you can see over the bonnet.

[@john_barnett]

perfect timing

[@mmcgear4376]

i got it hard. i have to move the seat forward to reach the pedals and be able to fully press them. short legs problems :(

[@naqibhisyam8133]

Thank you.

[@dineisharvin7747]

Legend❤

[@thecountkabooom]

I'm driving a manual transmission Toyota Fortuner, I make sure that when I tip toe, the clutch will hit the floor. And my upper part of my body, like you said is the same with the buttocks, but my palms can reach the 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock of the steering wheel with a little bend of my elbows. But I don't like my belly, I eat too much rice, it's big. 😂 I need to exercise more.😅

[@YSKhongDriving]

Adjust the steering a little higher - seems you need to sit just a wee but closer - max clutch at tip toe is stretching it a bit

[@unknownuser677]

Yeah..actually same position if you siiting in the office, dining table..this is the basic for everyone...should upright the back posture.. When you lay down a bit in driving..thats why got space (can fit , 2 car) between your car and front car...and then keep complaint car cutting queue...😂😂

[@waynerm002]

Good info.

[@darnielng]

haha. that ah beng style in Waja that try to look like a 5-Series.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, yes

[@mustafakamil4812]

Terima kasih uncle

[@zarin_othman]

If you understand this video. Now you know why bucket and semi bucket seat are important in racing ❤️

[@PalataoArmy]

Hi uncle, hopefully you recuperate well. We miss you but please take care of your health first.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you, I will be back soon.

[@linkinstreet]

Hi Uncle Khong, what shoes are you wearing?

[@mohamad150178]

Driving shoes 😅

[@CKChowCK]

the coolest shoes

[@yrgun5158]

welcome back Uncle .

[@russelljameson9118]

Hi. I’m enjoying ur videos!! Do u ever left foot brake??

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes I do, but only in a rally car.

[@russelljameson9118]

@ Cool.

[@whlawson5812]

I could not get comfortable in my car seat until I got hold of my 3rd car seat padding. Many shapes & sizes of car seat padding - just have to find the suitable one.😂😂😂

[@YSKhongDriving]

Good to get the posture correct.

[@jacksonhuang2009]

How tall are you uncle?

[@JackYoung-vw9zb]

Uncle YS, you didn't mention about height adjustment. I see some jokers always drive with the lowest seat possible because it looks cooler to them 😂

[@sujayaswinkm]

Some of the models are not getting seat height adjustment

[@belllunatic]

What’s with the braces Uncle? Also, thank you for educating with this video, hope it reaches all that needs to be reached.

[@kranzx]

i think that's a go pro chest mount.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha.

[@YSKhongDriving]

It's a torso brace. I had a spinal injury

[@bryantpck8]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@botandrew1]

Me using Formula 1 seat setting lie down position 😂

[@wowokingxoxo]

Funally 🎉

[@petergohtek5842]

How are you uncle 🎉

[@YSKhongDriving]

Mending slowly

[@jasonw98]

Thats the roght position for... other purpose

[@cjkevin1981]

Won't be comfort for long distance drive wo

[@YSKhongDriving]

You'll be surprised how confortable it is - your arms wont feel so tired. Try it and see. We will be having more lessons.

[@Clinton325i]

Drivers of Wajunk think it’s cool to sit that way

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha. We had our equivalent back in the days, the Klang Road boys.