What's too short?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Gin86, Nov 17, 2017.

  1. Eowyn

    Eowyn Medium Load Member

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    The steering wheel is adjustable too. When I get behind the wheel after my husband I have to push in the steering wheel, move the seat forward and lower the arm rests. There are more adjustments, but I won't bore you with that. I've got you by 2 inches though, I'm a whopping 5'4.
     
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  3. Gin86

    Gin86 Light Load Member

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    You already know how big of a difference 2 inches is lmao. I just have short legs :(
     
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  4. Gin86

    Gin86 Light Load Member

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    A bit late here, but I went to a Peterbilt dealership and got in a 2018 579. Huge sleeper. They just got it yesterday. But, I can finally lay it to rest that I can reach the pedals! I was a bit surprised at how close the pedals are to the seat. The guy showed me all the adjustments in the chair so I'm 100% good to go. And it felt amazing sitting in it, definitely felt right :D :celebrate:
     
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  5. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    This thread reminded.me of another student I trained with last month. Dude was like 6'5 and every time I got in the seat to drive dude had the seat aired up to the max like he was 5'2 to see out the.windshield lol no offense. I'm 6'3 and I rather be short I bang my head on too many things, I'm the first to know when it rains, and too many old people ask me to reach things.on the top shelf lol
     
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  6. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

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    I got trained in the transportation industry by a man 5'1" tall who could sling boxes off the back of a 5-ton faster than anyone my height.
     
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  7. NightWind

    NightWind Road Train Member

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    I'm 5'2.5 and I sit on the floor no air in my chair.
     
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  8. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    It's the 1/2 inch that makes the difference. :)
     
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  9. NightWind

    NightWind Road Train Member

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    You got that right TOWER over people 5'2"
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  10. Steel Dragon

    Steel Dragon Road Train Member

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  11. Grubby

    Grubby Road Train Member

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    I aint sure which one of ems been talkin bout me again, but dont you believe it!
     
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