I am unable to learn how to drive a car because I am too fat.?
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I am unable to learn how to drive a car because I am too fat.?
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(I am 5'3 and weigh 550). I live with my parents and I cannot learn to drive on either of their cars because I cannot fit behind the wheel in the drivers seat. Does anyone know of any cars that I can rent or buy where my stomach won't be engulfing the steering wheel? Please respond on with legitimate answers and nothing rude. Thank you.
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fideux
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You should not be driving. You should be walking. |
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dances with unicorns
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I would suggest contacting companies that make items to accomodate individuals with disabilities; you may be able to find something that you can use to extend the controls toward you, allowing you to move the seat back so that you can sit.
I have some idea of what you're dealing with; I'm three inches shorter than you, but weigh quite a lot more than I should. It does make driving very difficult.
Best of luck. |
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Just Me
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at 5'3, if you adjust the seat back, you wouldn't be able to reach the pedals.
Therefore, I suggest pedals extensions (like what little people use) (Dwarfs) |
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Fatsy Patsy
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Get a minivan! |
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Dc2don
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well you do know you can adjust the seats. If you look in the driver seat, look down and youll see a black handle like thing, pull it and make the seat go back.
Andtry if that will work. Then try adjusting the steering wheel until its on its highest level. There should also be a lever.
I hope this helps |
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addedondrivel
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lose weight |
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mr danger
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The problem is that at 5' 3" not only do you have short legs but you have short arms also. If you kick the seat all the way back to where you can get your body between the seat and the steering wheel , not only will you not be able to reach the wheel but you won't be able to reach any of the controls either.
Most controls are fairly easy to modify but steering columns /wheels are a little trickier especially with all the stuff they have running thru them these days.
Vehicles to try :
Anything w/ two doors- for easier access- and the shifter on the console
There's all those mid 70's to mid 80's rear wheel drive coupes [mostly GM ] that with a lot of modifications would fit the bill
Good luck |
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DennistheMenace
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you have no business driving...... |
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