Question 4330
What type of injuries can improper use of the headrest cause?
- None, it is an active safety device.
- None, it is a passive safety device.
- Neck injuries.
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Correct answer: Neck injuries.
A poorly adjusted head restraint does not stop your head in time as it moves backward in a crash, causing whiplash. In the image, the driver's head restraint is too low, at neck level. It is a passive safety feature, but it only protects you if it is positioned correctly.