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11: Whiplash Q & A: Insurance Institue for Highway Safety

Summary: What is whiplash? What happens to occupants when their vehicles are struck from the rear? How common are neck injuries? Are motorists susceptible to neck injuries in all crash configurations? What factors influence the severity of neck injury? Why does my vehicle have a headrest? Are there restraint standards? How should my head restraint be positioned? How well do head restraints fit people? Is good head restraint geometry all you need to ensure protection against neck injury? What restraint improvements can be expected in the future? Are the Institute's restraint ratings reflected in real-world crashes? Is there any evidence that head restraint improvements are effective in reducing neck injuries? Full Article: Insurance Institue for Highway Safety