Ch. 5 · Driving Method

To achieve the correct driving posture, the driver should fully recline the seatback and drive in a relaxed position.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road describes a "proper driving posture with adequate control" as one where the knee is slightly bent when the clutch is fully depressed, and the elbows are slightly bent when both hands are on the steering wheel. Fully reclining the seatback is not recommended.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 9: Safety checks, signals, and horn use

Hikari
Hikari
Leaning back sounds way more comfortable for long drives, though.
Misaki
Misaki
That's false. Proper posture means slightly bent knees and elbows — reclining fully makes it harder to control the car quickly.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, so being too relaxed actually slows my reactions?
Misaki
Misaki
Exactly. Stay upright enough to reach everything without stretching.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第１節 安全な発進) · ２ 運転姿勢など（１）

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