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New Mexico Class D Written Test Practice
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You are stopped in traffic. In your mirror, you see a car coming too fast to stop, and you cannot move out of the way. What should you do?
Correct answer: Press back against the seat with your head on the head restraint.
Why
In a rear-end crash your body is thrown backward, so pressing against the seat with your head on the head restraint helps protect your neck. Keep your foot ready on the brake so you are not pushed into the vehicle ahead. Your lap and shoulder belts are the most important protection in any crash.
Verified against New Mexico Driver Manual · Protect yourself in collisions · p. 36
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