A Simple Tool to Help You Escape a Car Accident

Car accidents happen. They happen every day to hundreds of drivers. Some are minor; others are more serious and complicated.

The most important thing to do when a car accident happens is to exit the vehicle, if possible, and get help.

Getting out of a damaged vehicle quickly can be a challenge. Doors can be jammed and access to seatbelt releases can be restricted. You’ll need to somehow remove yourself from the seatbelts and break through a side or rear window. (Front windshields are designed to withstand larger breaking forces and therefore more difficult to use as an exit path)

Attempting to break a car window with a hand or foot will usually be ineffective, due to the way the glass is constructed. It takes a strong blow from a relatively sharp object to concentrate the force of the blow into a very small area to shatter the window.

We found an amazing tool several years ago on Amazon and now have it in all our personal and families’ vehicles. It’s simple and inexpensive but we consider it indispensable to our family’s safety.

Car Seatbelt Cutter and Escape Hammer from Amazon

The device has three different parts, each having a specific purpose:

Seatbelt Blade – For quickly slicing through tough seatbelt material. Sharp razor blade cutter for web belts.

Window Glass Breaker – For easily breaking out side or rear car windows by concentrating extreme force to a point.

General Purpose Hammer – For forcefully removing other obstructions that might prevent escape from a wrecked vehicle.

On Amazon, the price of the Car Seatbelt Cutter and Escape Hammer is only $10.88 (as of this writing) for a 2-pack and is eligible for Amazon Prime shipping. Do as we’ve done and get one for each of your vehicles and give them as caring gifts to family and friends.