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How well do you know your car? Hopefully, pretty well. The reality is that we think we learn everything we need to when we’re getting our license. After all, we have to be good drivers with all the traffic that’s out there these days.Car manufacturers are getting pretty good about giving us more features so that we can stay safe. Just take the incessant dinging that we hear if we forget to buckle up. It’s annoying, but it reminds you to put your seatbelt on, doesn’t it?
Now, there’s a cool switch that is on cars, but you probably don’t know about it. It’s been pointed out on social media recently, and I was shocked.
If your vehicle is submerged in water, it would seem that you can’t escape. You’re just stuck in a metal box. Not quite…
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There’s a switch in the trunk that allows you to exit safely. Your vehicle is designed so that if submerged, the trunk faces up. So, you climb back there. Most seats will fold down to help you get back there.
Here’s another tip: Your headrests can be removed and used to break the window. This way, you’re never truly trapped inside of a vehicle, whether it’s submerged underwater or there’s another issue.
Familiarizing yourself with all of the safety features of your vehicle will ensure you’re a confident driver. It will also ensure you don’t panic in the event of a true emergency.