Where should the headrest be when driving?
First, head restraints, or car head rests, should be positioned high enough to support the driver or passenger’s head so as to minimize neck distortion. Second, adjust the head restraint so that it’s even with the top of your head. If it won’t reach the top of your head, make it as high as it will go.
Why are car headrests supposed to be tilted forward?
It is very typical for modern cars (say, from 2012 on) to have headrests tilted forward. The reason for this is whiplash protection. The new regulation requires the headrests to be not more than some 10mm from the back of your head to avoid injury.
Is the back of the seat too far away from the driver?
Improper Seat Back Adjustment: It is very important to tilt the back of the seat at an angle no greater than 100-115 degrees (10-25 degrees from vertical). If the seat is tilted too far away from the driver’s back, the driver will need to bend his/her neck and back to see straight, which may occur without the driver being aware of it.
What’s the normal position of the head in a car?
As your seat leans back, your head naturally leans forward to stay upright. Lean the seat back far enough so that your head, at it’s natural position, will be touching or nearly touching the headrest.
How tall should headrests be in front of the seat?
They incorrectly assumed this is the normal seating position and recommended headrests be something like 7 inches forward of the seat so that it will be close to the head. However, it prevents one from sitting completely back against the seat and causes the neck and back to bend forward. 1
It is very typical for modern cars (say, from 2012 on) to have headrests tilted forward. The reason for this is whiplash protection. The new regulation requires the headrests to be not more than some 10mm from the back of your head to avoid injury.
Improper Seat Back Adjustment: It is very important to tilt the back of the seat at an angle no greater than 100-115 degrees (10-25 degrees from vertical). If the seat is tilted too far away from the driver’s back, the driver will need to bend his/her neck and back to see straight, which may occur without the driver being aware of it.
As your seat leans back, your head naturally leans forward to stay upright. Lean the seat back far enough so that your head, at it’s natural position, will be touching or nearly touching the headrest.
They incorrectly assumed this is the normal seating position and recommended headrests be something like 7 inches forward of the seat so that it will be close to the head. However, it prevents one from sitting completely back against the seat and causes the neck and back to bend forward. 1