Everyone has seen it happen. The person starts driving, then moves the seat slightly backward. A few minutes later, they raise it a little higher. Then they adjust the backrest again. Sometimes, it happens multiple times during a single journey. To passengers, it may seem unnecessary or even amusing. But psychology suggests there may be more behind this behavior. People who constantly adjust their car seats are not necessarily indecisive, overly fussy or difficult.
In many cases, their brains may be responding to a deep need for comfort, body awareness and environmental control. Driving is a complex task that demands constant attention. Even tiny physical discomforts can become magnified when the brain is processing large amounts of information. Several psychological theories help explain why some people keep searching for the "perfect" driving position.
