"Whiplash" refers to a type of injury that happens when the neck suddenly jerks forward and backward, usually due to a sudden impact or force. It can cause pain, stiffness, and sometimes other symptoms like headaches or dizziness. Full definition
The new head restraints for driver and front passenger reduce the risk of whiplash injury in a traffic accident. (ausmotive.com)
A geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated a good level of whiplash protection for occupants of those seats. (euroncap.com)
Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash protection in the event of a rear - end collision. (euroncap.com)