Driving Tips - Head Restraint
Guidance reviewed: 25 September 2026. Use these prompts with professional instruction and the handbook for the vehicle you drive.
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Practical Driving Test Tips — Head Restraint
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The head restraint is too low or far away | It has not been adjusted for the driver. | Where adjustable, position the rigid part at least as high as the eyes or top of the ears and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. |
| The restraint cannot be positioned normally | The seat, restraint or the driver's needs require a different setup. | Check the vehicle handbook and seek suitable professional advice. Do not improvise an adjustment that prevents safe control or seat-belt use. |
| The restraint is treated as a comfort item only | Its safety purpose is not understood. | Include it in the cockpit check because correct positioning can reduce injury in a collision. |