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I gave my mom, something close to this: https://www.amazon.ca/Luxtude-Pack-Car-Safety-Hammer/dp/B087PV7LXQ/ https://www.amazon.ca/Luxtude-Pack-Car-Safety-Hamme

by b112 4y ago

I gave my mom, something close to this: https://www.amazon.ca/Luxtude-Pack-Car-Safety-Hammer/dp/B087PV7LXQ/ https://www.amazon.ca/Luxtude-Pack-Car-Safety-Hammer/dp/B087... There is no way a 90lb, octataraien, is going to rip a seatbelt loose if stuck, or smash her car window by hand, if the power is out, or if underwater. Yes she can reach the glovebox and get this tool, but not if the thing won't open!

defrost 4y ago
Nice little tool. I'm in an Australian rural farming district and a neighbour of mine used something similar when his 4x4 landcruiser was T-boned into a dam back when he was 90 or so (he's pushing 97 ATM). If you or your mum haven't done this already .. get her a few old seat belts and passenger windows from a wreckers to practice on. The theory is good but nothing beats a bit of muscle memory practice.
- b112 4y ago
  Muscle memory is good, you made me think ; maybe this should be taught as part of driver's training courses?
  - defrost 4y ago
    It's taught here in Australia as part of many "advanced driver training" courses which are common for many using company fleet vehicles (especially country, off road, or heavy vehicle). Skid pans, broken road hill climb, basic first aid, accident protocols (both in accident (freeing yourself or not) or as first on scene) etc.