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Car booster seats for adults

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ExDancer Wed 10-Sept-25 11:02:05

I am looking for something to give me height when driving.
I am only 5feet tall and have great difficulty finding a cushion to raise me up to a safe height for driving, which won;t also lift me so my legs are too short to reach the pedals.
I have one that I've made which is ok but although I've sewn elastic tape to hold it to the seat back, if I had a bump it wouldn't be secure.
Any recommendations? The helpful young men at Halfords don't seem able to help (or really understand the problem).

Janiepops Thu 11-Sept-25 19:33:59

Hello exdancer. I used to go to cricket matches at large grounds , and sit on hard plastic stadium chairs ( no covering as out in rain) I went on Amazon and bought a firm, shaped non slip cushion specifically designed for this job.It is brilliant, doesn’t ‘crush’ down, and is supportive for at least 7 hours. That would be perfect for your needs, 🤞
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Vintagegirl Thu 11-Sept-25 21:55:53

I have a wedge cushion and have a car with option to raise seat and also move nearer foot pedals. The steering wheel also adjusts to suit me. The model of car is tall and large windows so it works well. Some cars do not feel right to drive with seat in forward position as your face is too near a sloping windscreen and top of head too near the roof. I am 5' 2"

brownbunny17 Fri 12-Sept-25 11:41:48

I have this problem too ! Driver's seat raised all the way, still need more height.
Mind you I have shrunk, can't even reach kitchen shelves either !

TwinLolly Fri 12-Sept-25 21:28:08

I'm 4ft 8inches and struggle too. Steering wheel column is lowered and seat cranked up but not high enough. I have a wedge seat memory foam cushion but it does sag somewhat rather than keeping me boosted. Time for me to get a different cushion!