Headrests

Headrests are a safety device and enhancement. If a headrest is properly positioned behind your head, it can protect you from injury during a collision. Some safety conscious car manufacturers have headrests for both front and rear seats. Headrests can also be safety hazards if they are positioned improperly. A headrest that is adjusted too high can obscure the driver's rear view. If a headrest is adjusted too low, during the event of a collision, it can "chop" the driver or passengers in the neck, rather than protect the head. Rear-impact accidents occur frequently and are increasing with the greater density of today's traffic. In rear end collisions, the car is suddenly accelerated forward, with the result that the head of an occupant is snapped backwards over the seat back. This can cause a serious "whiplash" injury to the neck. To prevent such injuries, some seats are fitted with head restraints. Many of thes