DriveStrong Ergonomics: Quick Assessment

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Driver Exposure Profile

Identify driving volume and exposure risk

1. Average driving time per week

2. Longest daily uninterrupted driving duration

3. Types of roads primarily used

Highway / Interstate City / Urban streets Suburban roads Rural / Unpaved roads Mixed / All types

4. Do you frequently use cruise control on highway drives?

5. Primary use of vehicle

Daily commute Rideshare / Delivery Commercial / Trucking Personal errands / Leisure Field work / Sales travel

6. Vehicle type

Sedan / Hatchback SUV / Crossover Pickup Truck Van / Minivan Sports / Performance car

Transmission type

Automatic Manual (stick shift) Semi-automatic / CVT

7. Any concerns with your daily commute?

Stop-and-start traffic Excessive turning/merging Potholes / rough roads Unpaved roads Long monotonous stretches No concerns

II

Comfort & Fatigue Screening

Identify discomfort during or after driving

8. Do you experience discomfort during or after driving?

No discomfort Mild, occasional stiffness Moderate, noticeable discomfort Severe, limits my driving

9. In what areas do you experience discomfort? (select all)

10. When does discomfort typically begin?

N/A, no discomfort Immediately / Within minutes After 15 to 30 minutes After 30 to 60 minutes After 1+ hours

11. Does the discomfort quickly improve after leaving your vehicle?

N/A, no discomfort Yes, within a few minutes Somewhat, takes 30+ minutes No, lingers for hours

12. Do you follow a stretching routine before, during, or after driving?

Yes, regularly Sometimes / Occasionally Rarely Never

III

Seat Setup

Identify seat position and areas for optimization

13. Can you fully depress the pedals while keeping a slight bend in your knee and your heel on the floor?

Pedal reach: slight bend in knee, heel on floor

Yes, comfortably Mostly, slight stretch required No, I have to fully extend my leg Not sure

14. Do you sit with your hips fully back against the seat?

Yes, always Sometimes, I tend to slide forward No, I usually sit forward Not sure

15. Is the steering wheel easily reachable without leaning forward?

Yes I lean slightly No, I lean significantly

16. Are your shoulders relaxed while holding the wheel?

Yes, relaxed and down Somewhat, they tend to creep up No, often tense or elevated

17. Are your elbows slightly bent (about 120 degrees) while driving?

Elbow angle approximately 120 degrees while driving

Yes, about 120 degree bend No, arms are nearly straight No, arms are very bent / close Not sure

18. Does the headrest reach approximately the top of your head?

Headrest alignment: top of headrest at crown of head

Yes, properly aligned No, it's too low It reaches but sits too far back Not sure

19. Do you frequently adjust your position because you're uncomfortable?

Never / Rarely Sometimes Often Constantly

20. Do you frequently adjust your rear-view or side mirrors?

No, they stay set Sometimes Often, my position shifts

21. Does your vehicle's seat still feel supportive, or has it noticeably flattened or sagged over time?

Still feels supportive, like new Somewhat worn but still okay Noticeably flattened or sagged Not sure

22. When seated in your normal driving position, is there a gap between your lower back and the seat?

No, my back is fully supported Yes, a small gap Yes, a noticeable gap Not sure

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Current Driving Ergonomic Aids

What do you currently use?

23. Do you currently use any driving ergonomic aids?

Lumbar support Seat cushion Seat wedge / Coccyx cushion Steering wheel cover / grip Driving glasses Brace / Support band None

V

Break & Recovery Habits

How you manage fatigue on the road

24. How often do you take breaks during drives over 1 hour?

Every hour or more frequently Every 2 hours Rarely, only when needed Never, I drive straight through N/A, I rarely drive over 1 hour Only for fuel if needed

25. What do you do during driving breaks?

Walk / Move around Stretch Stay seated (phone, food) I don't take breaks

VI

Your Goals

What matters most to you

26. What are your goals from this assessment? (select all that apply)

Reduce discomfort Prevent future issues Optimize seat setup Find the right products General curiosity

6-Step Quick Ergonomic Evaluation