I don't quite "get" the Pontiac headrests - Car Seat.Org - Carseat, Vehicle & Child Passenger Safety Forums

Tamie · 02-07-2003, 05:18 PM

I've been thinking about these Pontiac headrests for the past few days, after really looking at one in the loading line at my son's school.

If the purpose of a head rest is to provide support for the back of the head in case of impact, how can an automaker design a headrest that looks like a doughnut? I suppose there's support around the perimeter of the head, but isn't it also (or perhaps more) needed in the back center?

Or were they thinking instead of visibility? Anyone else ever wonder about these?

Tamie

CPSDarren · 02-07-2003, 06:51 PM

With either solid or doughnut, some are better than others. There's a good primer and ratings here:

http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/...aints/head.htm

Darren

02-07-2003, 05:18 PM	#1
Tamie CPS Technician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 130	I don't quite "get" the Pontiac headrests I've been thinking about these Pontiac headrests for the past few days, after really looking at one in the loading line at my son's school. If the purpose of a head rest is to provide support for the back of the head in case of impact, how can an automaker design a headrest that looks like a doughnut? I suppose there's support around the perimeter of the head, but isn't it also (or perhaps more) needed in the back center? Or were they thinking instead of visibility? Anyone else ever wonder about these? Tamie

02-07-2003, 06:51 PM	#2
CPSDarren Admin - CPS Technician Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 6,102	I think both types can do the job- With either solid or doughnut, some are better than others. There's a good primer and ratings here: http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/...aints/head.htm Darren __________________ Darren

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