Safe drivingQuestion 80 of 235
Side view of a driver in a seat. The centre of the head restraint is level with the top of the ears. A green mark shows that it is correct.

The picture shows a correct head restraint. What is level with the centre of the restraint?

  1. Your shoulders.
  2. The top of your head.
  3. Your eyes.
  4. The top of your ears.
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Correct answer: The top of your ears.

A restraint at this height protects the head and neck. The centre of the restraint is level with the top of your ears.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Adjust your head restraint, page 47

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026