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107. Head restraints
Head restraints, also called headrests, are vehicle safety devices designed to limit the rearward movement of an occupant's head relative to the body during a collision. They help reduce the risk of injuries to the neck and cervical spine, particularly in rear impacts.
An adjustable head restraint should be positioned so that it supports the back of the head rather than the neck and is as close to the head as practical. Drivers and passengers should adjust the restraint to their body size before travelling.
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Are head restraints part of passive safety?
Yes. Head restraints are passive safety devices because their main purpose is to reduce injury when a collision occurs rather than to prevent the collision itself.
🔗 nhtsa.gov • US NHTSA, air bags as supplemental protection
🔗 nhtsa.gov • US NHTSA, seat belts and occupant protection
🔗 bosch-mobility.com • Bosch, electronic stability program, ABS and traction-control functions
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 99–102, restraints; national guidance example

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