Seat, head restraint, mirrors and airbags
ICBC's driving guide: You and your vehicle
Everything in this card is set before the vehicle moves, and none of it can be fixed afterwards.
Head restraint. It prevents whiplash — an injury to the neck, head and shoulders from a snapping motion. Adjust it so the top is at least level with the top of your head, and as close to the back of your head as possible; you may need to adjust the seat back to manage it. A close head restraint can be twice as effective as one set too far back.
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Practice questions on this card
- Q-0331How should a head restraint be adjusted?
- Q-0332What injury is a head restraint meant to prevent?
- Q-0333How far from the steering wheel should you position your seat in a vehicle with airbags?
- Q-0334Do airbags replace seatbelts?
- Q-0359What should you aim for when adjusting your side mirrors?
- Q-0360Why are seat, mirror and head restraint adjustments made before moving off rather than on the way?
- Q-0363You believe your vehicle's airbag should be deactivated. What is the correct route?
- Q-0364How quickly does an airbag inflate and begin to deflate?
- Q-0365What single habit does the pre-trip check protect against most directly?