Eight tips that might save your life one day.
Statistics say we live in the calmest of times in the history of humanity.
However, the world is still a dangerous place. For instance, do you know how to escape from a sinking car?
It's not as easy as it seems.
Today, we're going to tell you eight simple life hacks that will enhance your security.
Number eight - keys, money and a charged phone.
These things should always be on you when you're going out. No exceptions.
Why is it important? You should always be able to call for help or a ride back home.
Also, your phone may become a means of saving other people's lives.
You'll be able to call the rescue service in an emergency. Always keep your phone charged.
Number seven -
apologize if you bump into someone.
Even if you're sure you're not to blame for bumping into someone on the street say "sorry" and keep going.
Why is it important?
You don't know who you ran into. A person you've touched may be carrying a weapon or be drunk or high.
They may be extremely angry or upset.
A simple apology may save you so much more.
Number six -
always find at least three exits.
Wherever you go, be it a concert, a railway station, or even a school, make sure you see three exits.
It can be both easy and hard.
Scan the space with your eyes so that even if there's only one door, you'll find at least three ways out. For example,
large French windows.
Why is it important? If something bad happened, it will be too late to look for an exit.
If you found and memorized them in advance, you'll be able to move towards one of them almost without thinking.
Number five -
play the "find a bad guy" game.
A fun little game that can keep you safe. When there are many people around, take a good look at them.
Who seems to be too nervous, too angry, or too frightened? Don't forget to check the mirror.
Why is it important? Our intuition is rarely mistaken.
If someone appears dangerous to you, then they probably are
Try to keep away from them.
Number four - on an airplane, count the rows to the emergency exit.
Having taken your seat, count the rows from you to the nearest emergency exit.
Memorize the number. Why is it important? If there's smoke, the emergency lighting can be too dim to guide you.
When you know for sure the number of rows between your seat and the exit, you can move toward it counting the headrests.
Number three -
strengthen your wrists.
If you've ever tried doing chin-ups, you know that your wrists get tired the fastest.
Do wrist exercises every day with the help of hand grips.
Why is it important? There are many potential emergency situations where you may need to hold on to a narrow ledge.
A strong grip and trained wrist muscles will allow you to stay safe for as long as it might be needed.
Number two - raise your head and go slowly.
People tend to instinctively lower their head and increase their pace when they sense danger. However, you should do just the contrary:
Confidently raise your chin and slow down. Why is it important?
When you follow your first instinct, you become prey
who or whatever is threatening you.
Slow down, raise your head, and look sideways to see the danger with your peripheral vision.
Number one -
escaping from a sinking car.
To get out of a sinking car, you should first unbuckle your seatbelt.
Instead of opening the door, roll the window down. If you don't have your window open, break the glass.
However, don't even try breaking the windshield - it is made of extra-strong crash resistant Triplex safety glass.
Many online shops offer special car window braking tools at affordable prices.
Another option is to use some heavy object with a pointed tip. You should always keep such an object handy in your car.
This could be a hammer, a wrench, a large screwdriver. In the absence of these, you can use a removable headrest.
Strike at the glass with the headrest's metal studs, a stiletto heel, or your elbow.
You should aim your blows at the corners of the window, as the glass is fragile there.
Why is it important? There's only one minute to escape,
so you'll only lose time trying to open the door which will not budge because of the water pressure.
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