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How should a head restraint be adjusted to protect against whiplash?

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So its center is level with the back of your head, close behind it

A head restraint aligned with the back of your head catches it in a rear-end crash and limits whiplash.

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  1. ✓So its center is level with the back of your head, close behind it
  2. ✗As low as possible, behind your neck
  3. ✗Removed entirely for visibility
  4. ✗Tilted forward to touch your forehead

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