Head rests are designed that way to minimize whiplash,
especially in a rear end collision, and do not remove them on the pretext of better visibility, which some folks tend to do.
Not exact matches
Since most motor vehicle crashes,
especially rear -
end collisions, are due to driver error, this system could potentially create a drastic reduction
in certain types of wrecks.
Depending on the speeds involved, the consequences of a
rear -
end collision can include whiplash injuries, herniation, and
in serious cases, a
rear -
end collision can lead to fatal injuries,
especially if the vehicle
in the front was a mini-van with a short
rear crumple zone or a particularly small vehicle.
Unfortunately, both types of injuries frequently occur
in motor vehicle accidents,
especially rear -
end collisions.