Emergency Escape from a Vehicle:
Vehicle Safety and Maintenance are important aspects of owning and operating a vehicle. But knowing how to handle sudden and unexpected situations is also necessary. Whether in an accident or locked in the trunk, escape pre-planning starts with knowing your vehicle(s). Here are some things to consider: Vehicle Escape Tool(s), for Seat Belt Cutting and Window-Breaking, should be located in the passenger compartment of every vehicle, to help you escape the vehicle as fast as possible. Some Vehicle Escape Tools may not work on all cars; Tempered Glass Windows will break, Laminated Glass Windows may not. Escape pre-planning starts with knowing your vehicle(s), what type of glass is installed, potential exit points, emergency releases, hidden storage areas, and thinking through escape scenarios. If you are an occupant of a submerged vehicle, remove/cut the seat belt, help others get free. Escape through an opened window or break the window or sunroof to exit and swim to the surface. Outside water pressure may keep the doors from opening. If locked in the trunk, pull the emergency release latch or kick out the backseat or the tail light to alert Police or pull to loosen any electrical cables that may disable any vehicle functions. Related Links: Escape a Sinking Car [Video 1] [Video 2] [Video 3] Escape from a Trunk How To Use A Car Escape Tool Escape Your Car If the Electronic Door Release Fails [Author's Reference Link]
[11-Cs Basic Emergency Kit] [14-Point Emergency Preps Checklist] [Immediate Steps to Take When Disaster Strikes] [Learn to be More Self-Sufficient] [The Ultimate Preparation] [P4T Main Index]
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