Is It Safe to Install a Neck Pillow in a Car?

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Installing a neck pillow in a car is not safe. The space where the pillow is placed is actually designed to protect the driver's head in the event of a collision. If there is any protruding object like a neck pillow in this area, it could cause a fatal fracture to the cervical spine. Not placing a neck pillow is also a measure to ensure the safety of the driver's cervical spine. Vehicles equipped with active head restraints, or mechanical active headrests, move the headrest forward during a rear-end collision, reducing the distance between the head and the headrest. This limits the relative displacement of the shoulders and head during a collision, significantly reducing the probability of cervical spine injuries. Adding a neck pillow alters the relative position of the head and shoulders and is often too soft to restrict cervical spine movement during a collision, potentially leading to severe injuries. Moreover, since neck pillows are often fixedly connected to seat covers, they may also restrict the mechanical movement of active head restraints.