Head Restraint
The head restraint (headrest) is a safety device that must be correctly positioned to prevent whiplash. It is not part of the official Section 3 numbered controls, so it is tagged alleged here. Related to the Seatbelt.
Evidence note: Tested under Rules of the Road, not the official Section 3 controls list.
evidence_strength: alleged.
Purpose
Limits rearward head movement to reduce whiplash in a rear-end collision.
When used
Adjusted so its top is level with the top of the head before driving.
Risks of incorrect use
- Increased neck/whiplash injury if set too low
Question patterns
- “Which control performs function X?” — component identification.
- Distractor trap: Treating it as a comfort cushion rather than a safety device.
Ontology Head Restraint [part-of] Vehicle Controls
Connections
- Vehicle Controls — part_of_topic, source: 2026-06-28
- NaTIS Learner Driver Manual — derived_from_source, source: 2026-06-28