A stylized driving position characterized by reclining the driver's seat far back and leaning heavily toward the passenger side or center console. The driver typically steers with one hand at the top of the steering wheel. While popular in lowrider and custom car scenes for its relaxed look, this posture severely limits steering control, reduces visibility, and compromises seatbelt effectiveness in a crash.
Heard on the job
You can't see over the dash with that gangsta lean, sit up before you curb those new wheels.
Insider tip
In a collision, a heavily reclined seat allows the occupant to submarine under the lap belt, causing severe internal injuries.