The position you assume in your car makes a significant difference as to how you perceive the stress of driving, both emotionally and physically!

Positioning your arms at “10 and 2” (as drivers used to learn in driving school) will not only cause your arms to quickly fatigue, but will cause your shoulders to pull forward. Then your forward shoulders pull your neck and head forward too! This posture also encourages you to grip the wheel and is also associated with feeling more stressed about the drive.

Incorrect: Hunching over with shoulders pulled forward.

Correct: Leaning back in the seat with a relaxed shoulder.