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advice on anything i can do to help my pregnant wife drive!!
hi there,
my wife an i are expecting a little one end of march and she is already having trouble driving as shes not blessed with being very tall as it is so she sits close to the wheel but as the bump is growing the space is closeing
so had anyone else got a short legged swmbo
shes on about wanting extensions on the pedals
dont like the sound of that
any advice will be great
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17th Nov 2011 10:08 pm
BBDisco3
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Speaking from experience and only being a tad over 5'. Lowering the seat a little helps put some distance between the bump and the wheel.As you slide down the banister of life
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18th Nov 2011 12:28 am
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I had the same problem with my wife.................eventually she just could'nt drive anymore.....................its a shame were done having kids
Be wary of letting her sit too close to the wheel, dangerous both for her & the unborn child:-
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If you must drive, realize that sitting too close to an airbag, either in the driver or passenger seat could injure you if the airbag inflates in a crash. Being belted in and having the minimum 10 inches of space between you and the airbag becomes more important the older you get. If this is not possible, they should position their seat as far back from the airbag as possible. "
Edited to add You might like to read this, which reinforces the above:-
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18th Nov 2011 8:15 am
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18th Nov 2011 9:22 am
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18th Nov 2011 4:23 pm
euangibson
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Lets help this guy out.....imagine having a nominated driver for 9 months and then finding they can't reach the pedals.....
Especially over Christmas and New Year... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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18th Nov 2011 4:28 pm
Jimi
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How about a set of hand controls??2006 TDV6 HSE
18th Nov 2011 7:54 pm
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Jimi wrote:
How about a set of hand controls??
Would class as modification and insurance likely to increase
18th Nov 2011 8:26 pm
domlandy1
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loving some of your ideas ha!
do i show the wife this thread?????
come on you gota feel for me as iam thinkin along the same lines as euangibson!!
thanks for your help so far peeps i will surgest to her to lower the seat a little
some friday entertainment while havin a couple of beers!!!!
cheers club roof bars
club 2x sets of mtrs
club a bar
club cill protectors
club boot liner
my truck but the wifes daily drive.... mmmm
18th Nov 2011 8:36 pm
Mac22
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I absolutely abhor "Misery" getting in my D3..
She fart 's about with the passenger seat AND puts the arm rest down...
Then starts rooting for all my hidden receipts...
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's about with the passenger seat AND puts the arm rest down...
