Driving position

I decided to delay the part dedicated to the (fulcral) mechanic preparations for later. Now, just small notes about the driving position that should be adopted for a long trip.

Ideal: the seat should a little bit more distant from steering wheel than on normal day to day driving to allow for a more relaxed and more confortable position. If possible, the seat should be a little bit more reclined since many km on highway are expected.

Mine: Due to the amount of luggage in the back seat, i was limited in terms of space. So, it was a very normal, close and straight position. More complicated, was also the room for my left leg, because the car is so narrow that the wheels positively "invade" the inside of the car. The best solution i come out with, was to drive with my left foot below the clutch pedal (you can gain some awesome 5-7cm for your leg with this trick). On this particular situation, i was happy that i belong to the european country with the lowest average height. By the way, with this position, my head was always above the head support. Not being a safety expert, i suppose that in case of accident, this situation is never positive for the driver. But its a matter of choice in this Fiat: either you have your head supported but then you drive pratically laying down, or if you are properly seated the head support is at supporting your...shoulders.

Ps: For the most curious, yes, there was indeed a microwave inside the car. But, that's a subject for the next post - the luggage challenge.