Definition of head restraint
: a resilient pad at the top of the back of an automobile seat especially for preventing whiplash
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The transmission tunnel is not overly tall or wide but the center seat has no head restraint, making it a better (safer) two-seat bench.
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The driver controls upper and lower seat back regions, four-direction head restraints, a thigh extender for extra support on long drives and other details.
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In addition, video of the crash indicates that the then-30-year-old ragtop was without roll bars, shoulder belts or head restraints.
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All back seat mirrors should be installed correctly, securely attached and mounted to the vehicle head restraint.
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First Known Use of head restraint
1947
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