How to Break Car Glass?
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Breaking glass requires sharp tools to be effective, and the most useful tool is the safety hammer, which is now standard equipment on large buses and public transport. The correct method is to quickly pick up the safety hammer and use the pointed end of the hammer to forcefully strike the four corners and edges of the glass. Once broken, the entire piece of glass will fall off. Additionally, if the glass has a film applied, not striking the edges can cause the film to stick to the glass, making it harder for the glass to fall off.
As a seasoned long-distance driver, I once experienced a car flooding incident during a heavy rainstorm. The water rose rapidly, causing panic among everyone in the car. However, I recalled professional training that emphasized targeting the right spots when breaking windows—specifically, the four corners of the side windows, as the glass is weakest there. Avoid foolishly smashing the windshield, as it's designed to be much tougher. Use a car-mounted window-breaking hammer or even a seatbelt buckle as an impromptu tool, striking from the inside out with moderate force for a single, effective break. The key is to stay calm and prioritize rescuing children or the elderly first. After the incident, I always recommend keeping a window breaker in the glove compartment—an affordable emergency tool that can save lives. It's also wise to regularly educate yourself on car escape techniques, such as watching demonstration videos online, so you're prepared and composed in emergencies. Safe driving is non-negotiable, and this is a principle I firmly stand by.
