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The Easiest Way To Escape A Sinking Car And Save Yourself
This is the easiest way to escape your sinking car, according to the pros.
Any professional who knows what to do when a car is sinking will say the same thing: get out before the car sinks. This may seem scary, but what’s more is that the window of opportunity lasts less for less than a minute, with only 30-40 seconds of optimal time to make it out using this method.
Approximately 400 people in North America alone die in sinking cars each year, and many of these people are victims during the season of flash floods. That’s why it’s so important for people to know exactly what they should do if they ever find themselves in this situation.
The basic steps are as follows: take off your seatbelt, roll down the window you are closest to, and slide your way out and into the water. This may seem easy, but even the professional divers who were employed to demonstrate the method found the task more difficult than they anticipated.
One of the divers said, “It was very intimidating. The car went down quicker than I thought it would. I had a real inflow of water that I had to work against to get out, but it can be done.”
As another diver points out, all 4 divers were able to get out in 20 seconds because they knew exactly what to do. For most, this isn’t the case, and that’s why more people need to be informed about what to do. The instructional video also covers how to handle the situation if there are children in the car.
One more important thing that drivers should know is not to waste time with calling 911 while you’re still in the car. There are just a matter of seconds between when you hit the water and when the car sinks, and it’s crucial to escape the car during this time.
Watch the video below to get the full scoop on how to properly escape your car.
The End Is Near: Doomsday, Would You Survive?
Although it is highly unlikely for a zombie epidemic to occur, it is likely for floods, strong winds, or hurricanes to wipe out your power for weeks at a time. This infographic provides handy tips and facts on how to survive natural disasters. It states that less than 55% of Americans have less than a three-day supply of food stocked in their homes. Three days worth of non-perishable food is what FEMA recommends everyone have prepared for emergency situations. Before food, however, having a sufficient amount of water is the top priority in any natural disaster or post-apocalyptic catastrophe. Like the infographic, FEMA also recommends face masks to filter contaminated air and a basic emergency supply kit filled with road flares, waterproof matches, flashlight, batteries, and more. And like the infographic shows, it may be helpful to surround yourself with others who have valuable professional experience, like doctors or farmers.
By the time the public is hit by a natural disaster or learns about an epidemic, chaos soon follows. By then, it is too late to make preparations. So, be sure to stock up and be prepared for any situation that may occur.
How To Of The Day: How To Hot Wire A Car
Today we’re going to learn an always fun skill that will land you in jail if used improperly. As always, this article is FOR LEGAL PURPOSES ONLY. We don’t promote any illegal activities here.
This can be used to start your car when you’ve lost your keys, or to get a car going in an emergency or survival situation. You just never know when this skill will come in handy.
These methods are surprisingly simple. They may not work with all cars, particularly new ones that require microchip activation to get started.
The “Hot Wire” Method For Starting A Car
This method requires rewiring the car to bypass the ignition system.
- First you need to determine if the steering wheel lock can be disabled. Pull the steering shaft off the back of the steering wheel. Look for a little disk with holes that the lock pops into. If possible, remove the disk.
- Use a screwdriver to remove the access cover underneath the steering wheel.
- Remove the harness collector to gain access to the ignition wiring.
- Find the two red wires. Strip 1/2 inch of insulation off of each end, and then twist the wires together. Make sure the exposed wires do not touch any metal. Make sure these wires stay twisted when driving, as you will lose power if they come loose.
- Find the brown wire. Strip 1/2 inch of insulation off of the end.
- Touch the end of the brown wire against the twisted ends of the red wires until there is engine ignition.
- Once the engine is going, keep the brown and red wires separate, to avoid sparks and draining the battery.
The Screwdriver Method For Starting A Car
This method uses a drill to disable the lock pins, and will destroy the key switch. Once this is done, the key mechanism will be permanently damaged. Any key, screwdriver, or flat piece of metal will be able to start the car from this point on.
- Drill into the key hole, about 2/3 up, where the inner flap starts. Drill into it as deep as a key would.
- Remove the drill bit, allowing the lock bits to fall into place.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 a few times, until all the bits are in place.
- Put a flat head screwdriver into the keyhole, and turn it the way you would a key.
Remember that these methods may cause damage to a car, so use only as a last resort.
Always wear insulated gloves when working with wires.
And again… only for legal purposes!
How To Open A Can In An Emergency
Dave Hax with a another useful tip. This time, he shows you how to open a can in an emergency situation.
Enjoy!
How to open a can of food using a spoon. If you haven’t got a can opener, you can use this life hack to cut your way into the can using a spoon. Good for an emergency or a camping trip. Be very careful of sharp edges and consider wearing safety gloves.
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