What is the head restraint should be adjusted?

“Ideally the head restraint should be adjusted so it’s as close to the back of your head as you can get it while still being comfortable, and as high on your head as you can get it. We suggest that you adjust head restraint so it’s even with the top of your head. That would be the ideal position,” says Rader.

How do head restraints protect you in a crash?

Effective head restraints are designed to reduce the rearward motion of the head in a rear end crash and decrease the chances of occupants sustaining whiplash neck injuries.
When a vehicle is struck from the rear, it is accelerated forward along with the body of any the vehicle’s occupants.

Where should my head restraint be?

Whatever car you drive, you’ll get the maximum whiplash protection from a head restraint that’s properly positioned. To work well, the top of the restraint should reach at least as high as the top of your ears, and preferably the top of your head, and be relatively close—4 inches or less—to the back of your head.

What are front seat active head restraints?

The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Active Head Restraints (AHR). In the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants head and the AHR.

What cars have active head restraints?

Some current systems are: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Active Head Restraint (AHR), NECK-PRO. Saab (Responsible for the first active head restraint), Opel, Ford, SEAT, Nissan, Subaru, Hyundai, and Peugeot — Active Head restraint (SAHR), Volvo and Jaguar — Whiplash Protection System/Whiplash Prevention System (WHIPS), and.

How effective are head restraints?

A properly placed head restraint where one can sufficiently protect one’s head lower the chances of neck injury by up to 43% during a rear-end collision.

What is the head restraint should be adjusted? “Ideally the head restraint should be adjusted so it’s as close to the back of your head as you can get it while still being comfortable, and as high on your head as you can get it. We suggest that you adjust head restraint so it’s even…