Vehicle Escape Tools

You never know when an accident will happen, and you never know when you will be unable to escape your vehicle because of one. AAA touches on the use of vehicle escape tools.

The 2019 AAA research report found car escape tools effective in breaking tempered windows.

The idea of being trapped anywhere can cause a rush of panic and anxiety. But imagine being trapped in a car that is either upside down or sinking in water. Although these types of accidents are less likely to occur, in 2017 it was reported that there was still an estimated 8,000 crashes where a vehicle became partially or fully submerged – in comparison, motorists experienced dry rollover crashes more than 10 times more frequently.

Do these three things to get ready, in case of emergency:

• Memorize the type of glass the vehicle windows are made of – tempered or laminated. If the car has a tempered window, this will be the best point of exit in an emergency. Standard escape tools will not break laminated glass.
• Keep an escape tool in the car that the driver is comfortable using, has tested ahead of time and is easy to access.
• Plan an exit strategy ahead of time and communicate it to everyone in the car. Also, have a backup plan in case an escape tool cannot be used or doesn’t work.

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