Question 5489
How could some severe neck sprains caused by traffic accidents be prevented?
- By properly adjusting the head restraint.
- By avoiding the submarining effect.
- By installing curtain airbags.
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Correct answer: By properly adjusting the head restraint.
With a properly adjusted head restraint. Position its top edge level with the top of your head and bring it as close to your head as possible, no more than 4 cm away. This stops your head as soon as it moves backward in a crash. Submarining is related to the seat belt, while curtain airbags protect your head in side impacts and rollovers.