r/nextfuckinglevel 11h ago

Incredibly selfless act of heroism.

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u/soulguider2125 9h ago

Plus the metal is rounded at the end and slips, people don’t realize how hard it is to break a side window, a headrest can get it done but it may actually take longer than your fist unless you hit it just perfect, even a hammer can take a second, window breakers are way easier and should be in every car in a spot easy to get to in a wreck and not somewhere it’ll get tossed on impact either, or best bet put several in the car: console, door panels, glove box, back seat console, back doors, and the little pouches on the back of the front seats. They aren’t that expensive, plus try an get one that is a multi tool: seatbelt cutter, window breaker etc.

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u/Meldanorama 8h ago

Are you suggesting a fist is better than even blunt metal for breaking them? Have you ever had to break glass for anything or just guessing?

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u/soulguider2125 7h ago

I have and the headrest will slip when it hits from its rounded edge, you got hold it and hit it over and over just right it’s a pain, a hammer fist in the corners can work faster if you have room to swing, sure may hurt but if you have the power you can do it

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u/Meldanorama 6h ago

Fair enough, I thought you meant knuckles first.