• FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      they make glass break tools that are much better. They usually also have integrated seat belt cutters. Probably less expensive than a brick. They look like tiny plastic hammers with a hardened bearing as the striking surface.

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        9 months ago

        Resqme is the best from what I’ve heard. No hammer shape, just press to the window and push.

        • FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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          9 months ago

          If it works, it works.

          The spring loaded things are basically automatic center punches.

          Whatever you do get, simplicity and ease of use should be top of mind.

          Remember , in a crash you’re probably dazed from the impact (and air bag,) and jonsing on adrenaline. Basically, you become a total moron.

      • JackFrostNCola@lemmy.world
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        9 months ago

        Further to this if you have an old spark plug at home, crack the white ceramic part off the spark plug with a hammer and the little shards (also known as ninja rocks) will break glass when thrown or hammered against the window.
        They work because their ‘hardness’ is higher than the window glass and cause it to shatter. Also breaking a car window with a brick is much harder than it appears (i locked my keys in my car once a few hours from home, and it didnt work after repeated attempts).

        Another thing (if your ever in the situation) car windscreens are designed to be pushed out from the inside, so if trapped just put your feet against the glass and push and it will pop right out.

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      9 months ago

      Get a quality glass breaker and seatbelt cutter instead. Make sure you clip it or stick it somewhere so it can’t move. Things have a tendency to shift around violently in a car-wreck, which is exactly why you shouldn’t have a loose brick in your car.