7 Struggles Only Tall Drivers Can Relate To

1. In some cars, you have to adopt a driving position like this

Sometimes, headroom isn’t the issue: it’s where the pedals sit that’s the major aggravation. Even with the seat right back on certain cars, you’ll feel like your knees are up by your ears.

2. You look ridiculous in convertibles

If you’re really tall, you might find your head poking out the top of some convertibles, because the seat simply won’t go low enough. And that just isn’t a good look.

3. No matter how much you try, you can't get comfortable

Even in cars that allow a lot of seat and steering wheel adjustment, it can be tricky to get a decent position behind the wheel that doesn’t leave you with horrific back ache. That’s something the taller drivers in the CT office have found with the manual Jaguar F-Type we’ve had on test this week.

4. Changing gear isn't always easy

Tall people tend to have long, gangly arms. This means bits of interior trim - particularly hefty seat bolsters - get in the way during furious shifting.

5. When you get in your car after someone shorter has used it, you feel like this

Please, if you’re a shorter driver, be nice and put the seat back a bit before handing the keys over to someone of a more generous stature.

6. You're always hitting your head on the boot lid

Every time you smack your head on a tailgate, you’ll feel envious of shorter humans.

7. Getting in and out of your car cannot be done in a dignified manner

Sliding behind the wheel when you’re lanky isn’t always easy, especially if you’re in a tight parking spot…

Do you suffer from any other tall person problems while driving? Let us know in the comments!