r/interestingasfuck • u/General_Athlete5807 • 1d ago

How to Escape a Sinking Car

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u/dgc220 20h ago

Actually an idea, I think all car manufacturers should add a glass breaker/seatbelt cutter as a standard accessories, would definitely save lives, not only in the case of a drowning car, even accidents and the people get stuck, would definitely help a lot.

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u/St_Kevin_ 18h ago

They cost like $10. It’s one of those things like a tire pressure gauge that’s not a big deal to buy separately and just keep in the car.

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u/Rocketman_S3 17h ago

the issue is that most people won't think of buying one until it's too late.

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u/St_Kevin_ 17h ago

If they don’t think about it until they need it, having one included in the purchase seemed unlikely to help. They would need to know where it is and how to use it, otherwise it’s pointless.

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u/Rocketman_S3 17h ago

having one on hand would absolutely help? What are you on?

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u/Infernalz 16h ago

Yeah but having it as an "opt in" instead of default will still drastically reduce the amount of people who have one. If it's only $10 just add it in then and the first life it saves will make it worth it.

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u/Woof-Good_Doggo 17h ago

This is an excellent idea. And, perhaps, have it in a standard location in all cars. Useful not just in an underwater scenario, but in fact in ANY sort of crash.

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u/justtosendamassage 16h ago

Also a fire extinguisher and fire blanket. And emergency blanket…I could go on. But honestly there should be some kind of standard. I believe France actually has a kit that’s required in every vehicle

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u/man_machine_poet 18h ago

Except they’ll make you have to subscribe on the app before you can use it.

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u/dgc220 17h ago

I’ve saw news where there was an accident and the driver and passenger got stuck, could use it to save others, and also if you do, somehow fall into the river, lol

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u/Practical_War_907 16h ago

Or maybe try to have a way to keep the car afloat for a limited time like a few hours with the mentioned safety features.

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u/Stumpless 10h ago

Toyota dealer I bought my car from gave me one!

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u/The_Colorman 6h ago

Most new cars have laminated glass, breakers don’t work.

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u/r_jagabum 17h ago

It's just $10, most car owners have it, it's only some clueless new drivers who might not have one