Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

What type of injury can be prevented by a correctly adjusted head restraint?

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Knee injury

Wrist injury

Facial injury

Whiplash injury

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A properly adjusted head restraint can help to prevent whiplash injury to the neck and spine. You're most likely to suffer this type of injury if you're hit from behind by another vehicle.

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Rule 97Highway Code rule · Adjust the head restraint so its rigid part is at least as high as the eyes or top of the ears and close behind the head.

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