25 years ago I crashed a motorcycle & broke some bones in my right leg. Since then, when I drive I notice that my right leg is at a 30 degree angle and my foot is at a 45 degree angle to the accelerator.

Is this poor posture going to cause problems driving a big truck? I have driven 1200 miles in two days in a 4-wheeler without a problem. It has become so much of a habit that it is now hard to form the correct habit and position my foot flat on the accelerator. I am trying to make this happen, but it takes quite a bit of concentration. Are the instructors going to be on my case about this if they notice it?

Thanks In Advance
Dan

 

You,ll find that driving a truck has long term effects on your back, knees and calfs regardless of how you are sitting. I haven,t driven now for 3 months and believe me, my fitness and posture have improved beyond all recognition. When I return to driving, I,m gonna take more breaks and get out walking a lot more. Sorry if this hasn,t answered your question fully as I am not medically qualified. Mark my words though, you will have problems unless you exercise. Good luck :wink:

 

I agree, stay in shape and do daily exercises and the back pains and legs pains will be less severe. Every job has it's physical aches and pains. Yours may be more severe than others so only time will tell. Good luck

 

I was 23 when I started seing the chiropractor for hip/back adjustments. Get out and walk every 2 hrs, it will save you in the long run 8)

 

Certainly periodic exercise is a big help. I think it's also best to keep your seat as low as possible to keep pressure off of your thighs, and make sure you sit square in the seat.

These seats are very carefully designed to promote good posture that's healthy long-term. If you go to the seat manufacturer's website, they might detail exactly how to adjust the seat for yourself.

As far as the angle of your foot is concerned, I don't think there's any problem. As long as you can reach the pedals you're good to go.

 

Thanks to everyone for the replies. What you all said is what I am currently trying to do, so I must have made some good choices :-) . Proper seat position and adjustment have helped and I am retraining myself to keep that right foot flat on the pedal. Seems to be helping so far. Just have to stay with the new good habit.

Thanks again to eveyone.
Dan

 

Can you get your doctor to get you a brace to help correct it?

 

Thanks for that great idea. I had not thought of that of it earlier. Guess I'll have to ask him at my appointment in a coupla of weeks.

Thanks again,
Dan