diff --git a/Scripts/snake_part.gd b/Scripts/snake_part.gd
index d3b0207..1eb3f10 100644
--- a/Scripts/snake_part.gd
+++ b/Scripts/snake_part.gd
@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ func _unhandled_input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
 	# Change direction if we are the head
 	if event is InputEventKey and part_type == PartTypes.HEAD:
 		for dir in inputs.keys():
-			if event.is_action_pressed(dir):
+			if event.is_action_pressed(dir) and current_direction != -inputs[dir]:
 				current_direction = inputs[dir]