The CR - V also features front seats that are designed to help reduce the severity of neck injuries in the event
of a rear end collision while the front of the vehicle utilizes an Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure to disperse energy through the vehicle in the event of a head on collision.;
The most interesting safety features of the S80 are the front seats, which adjust backwards in
cases of a rear end collision, greatly reducing the chances of neck injury.
«Lacking underinsured motorist coverage, the unfortunate driver had to pay out of pocket for most of the damage when his insurance couldn't cover the
damage of the rear end collision completely.»
In the event
of a rear end collision, the active head restraints fitted to the front seats minimize the risk of whiplash injuries to the occupants of the vehicle.
The front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injury in the event
of a rear end collision.
Likewise, for whiplash protection in the event
of a rear end collision, tests on the front seat and a geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated good protection.
To make matters worse, the gas tank is made from a type of plastic that is easily ruptured and there is a bolt a tenth of an inch away from the gas tank that greatly increases the chance of explosion from a ruptured gas tank in the event
of a rear end collision.