head restraint

British

noun

an adjustable support for the head, attached to a car seat, to prevent the neck from being jolted backwards sharply in the event of a crash or sudden stop

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But the lack of a covered center console between the front seats and no middle head restraint in the back seats were noticeable.

From Seattle Times

Windows on the rear doors open all the way, the rear-seat floor is nearly flat and everyone gets a head restraint.

From Seattle Times

The BMW i3 fell short in the head restraint test, which measures how well the car protects an occupant’s head in a rear crash.

From Seattle Times

When Albemarle County police Officer Joe George noticed one man was driving without a head restraint on his seat, he tried to convince him to put it back by explaining the dangers of whiplash.

From Washington Times

Vehicles that earn a good or acceptable rating for small overlap protection and good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint evaluations qualify for Top Safety Pick.

From Forbes

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