Auto Safety Facts that can save your life and the lives of your children

April, 2016

Head Restraints:

• Every year, nearly 3 million people suffer a whiplash injury.
• About half are left with some chronic problems.
• About 10% become disabled.
• Only 25% of us correctly adjust our head restraints.
• The single most important way to prevent whiplash injury is to properly position your head restraint.
• Position your head restraint as close to your head as possible and level with the top of your head.
• Some cars are even made with special anti-whiplash head restraints and seats.

Source: Spine Research Institute of San Diego.