Windshields and auto glass are two of the most important components that provide safety to passengers in the car. Auto glass may be laminated or tempered. Laminated glass tends to hold together when cracked, while tempered glass breaks into small pieces. Broken glass can still cause injuries.
Unfortunately, in some cases, your auto glass may become an inconvenience as well. For example, if you’re trapped in your car during an emergency and cannot open a door or lower a window, you may need another way out. However, if there’s a child or pet trapped inside make sure you call 911 before you attempt anything drastic.
If you’re stuck in a similar situation, it’s best to already know how to break an auto glass. Read all about it here.
Call the Authorities
If you find a child alone in a locked car, call 911 immediately and follow the operator’s instructions. If a child or pet is trapped in immediate danger, call 911. If you are inside a vehicle in an immediate escape emergency, do not delay getting out to make a phone call.
A parked vehicle can become dangerously hot, putting children and pets at risk of heatstroke.
Do Not Rely on Improvised Objects
If a child or pet is trapped inside your car, call 911 and follow the operator’s instructions. Rocks, bricks and other improvised objects are not dependable tools for breaking auto glass.
Know Your Glass and Escape Tool
AAA advises against relying on a removable headrest to break a window.
Plan ahead: identify which windows are tempered or laminated, and keep a purpose-built escape tool secured within reach. Such tools may break tempered auto glass, but should not be relied on to penetrate laminated glass. Even small fragments can cause injuries, including eye injuries.
If you have broken your auto glass for any reason, you should get it replaced immediately for safety concerns.
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