head restraints
Whiplash prevention pads
Head restraints are padded supports attached to vehicle seats, positioned behind occupants' heads to prevent whiplash injuries during rear-end collisions.
Though often called headrests, their primary function is safety rather than comfort—limiting backward head movement when the vehicle is struck from behind.
Adjust your head restraints so they're level with the top of your head.
Of the neck
- neckHead-body junction
- hyperextensionJoint bent past normal
- rear-end collisionCrash into back
- spinalOf the backbone
trauma · injury prevention · acceleration · deceleration · soft tissue · muscle · ligament · impact force
Able to be changed
- cushionedMade softer or gentler
- contouredShaped to fit
- paddedFilled with soft material
- memory foamHeat-responsive conforming cushion
ergonomic · tilt · locking mechanism · integrated · active · passive · telescoping · fixed
Bubble-filled substance
- plasticCapable of being molded
- fabricWoven or knit material
- leatherTanned animal skin
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
polyurethane · ABS · textile · synthetic · cushioning · padding · fire-retardant · durable
Relating to motor vehicles
- passengerTraveler, not operator
- driverVehicle operator
- seatbackChair's rear support surface
- headlinerTop-billed performer
interior trim · upholstery · mounting · sedan · SUV
Federal auto safety regulator
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- homologationFormal approval for standards
requirements · specifications · mandates · safety regulations · backset · government oversight
cervical
Of the neck
- neckHead-body junction
- hyperextensionJoint bent past normal
- rear-end collisionCrash into back
spinal · trauma · injury prevention · acceleration · deceleration · soft tissue · muscle · ligament · impact force · rebound
adjustable
Able to be changed
memory foam · ergonomic · tilt · locking mechanism · integrated · active · passive · telescoping · fixed · removable
foam
Bubble-filled substance
vinyl · polyurethane · ABS · textile · synthetic · cushioning · padding · fire-retardant · durable · breathable
automotive
Relating to motor vehicles
headliner · interior trim · upholstery · mounting · sedan · SUV
NHTSA
Federal auto safety regulator
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
homologation · requirements · specifications · mandates · safety regulations · backset · government oversight
head restraintslap belts
Horizontal passenger safety straps
seatbelts · seat belts · shoulder harness · airbags · crumple zones
head, heads, headed, heading, headings, header, headers, headless, headship