Question 8054
In a traffic accident, you can suffer whiplash if...
- your seat belt is improperly adjusted.
- the submarining effect occurs.
- your head restraint is improperly adjusted.
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: your head restraint is improperly adjusted.
If the head restraint is adjusted incorrectly, too low or too far away, your head is thrown sharply backward in a crash, especially if you’re hit from behind, causing whiplash. An incorrectly worn seat belt and submarining cause other injuries, such as abdominal injuries.