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Safe drivingQuestion 13 of 412

How high should you set your head restraint?

  1. Level with or higher than the top of your head.
  2. The top is level with your neck.
  3. The top is level with your shoulders.
  4. The top is as low as it goes.
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Correct answer: Level with or higher than the top of your head.

A correct head restraint helps prevent whiplash in a crash. Keep it close behind your head too.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 2, You and your vehicle: Adjust for safety: Head restraints, page 13

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026