Whiplash claims have recently been identified as the as the biggest factor in pushing up insurance premiums.
Rear-end shunts are the most common accidents and, since many rear impact accidents result in a neck or spinal injury, these are often linked to personal-injury insurance claims.
But, says the Institute of Advanced Motoring, as with all aspects of your driving, there are things you can do to reduce your chances of being a victim of or indeed causing a whiplash injury.
Making sure you have a properly adjusted head restraint is very important. The head restraint should be level with the top of your head for maximum safety. Take a moment before each journey to check that your head restraint is still at the correct height, especially if you're not the only person who uses the car.
Too high is as bad as too low. And always make sure your passengers do the same too, no matter how old they are.
