A few months ago, Mr. Handsome read an article about vehicle safety kits. The article talked about the importance of having a seatbelt cutter and window hammer on hand, in case of an emergency. It explained that the seatbelt cutter could be used if the seatbelts were jammed in a collision and the window hammer would come in handy if the doors and windows were unable to be opened.
We purchased a tool that can both cut a seatbelt and break a window (from the brand Resqme), but the hardest part was finding a place to store it. My initial idea was to place it in the console between the seats, or perhaps in the glove compartment, but when I thought about it, I realized the tool would need to be in a place where it was both secured and within arms reach (considering that the entire seatbelt could be jammed and preventing you from moving your upper body away from the seat).
I ended up zip-tying it to the part of the seatbelt system that attaches to the wall. I put one on the driver side and one on the passenger side. And for additional safety, I bought a slightly larger larger window hammer tool and put it in the glove compartment. Since this vehicle safety hack took me so long to figure out, I thought I would share it, in hopes of making your life easier.
NC mama
That’s an awesome idea!! Thanks for sharing!!
Can you put the link of where you bought it?
Ellie
Sure! Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000IDUW5C?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Eileen
Thank you, this is really useful for anyone.
Gabrielle
Thanks for sharing! What a great idea 🙂
Anne
Great idea. You might want to keep a window hammer in your purse also in the event you need to get inside your car from the outside. I carry one as insurance that I won’t ever have to use it. 😉
Ellie
That’s a great idea, Anne!
Regina Shea
Thank you Ellie! I hope your week is going well.💟
Ellie
It’s been pretty cold here, with some snow predicted, but we’re doing well. 🙂
Anonymous
How do you get it off if you need it in a hurry? How do you cut the zip tie?
Ellie
Great question. I should have explained that. The part with the tool pops off when you pull hard.
Anonymous
What would we do without zip ties and duct tape? The world would fall apart.
Ellie
It sure would! LOL
Anonymous
This is good information. I wasn’t thinking like that. And I’m not really proactive about ways to prevent an accident, such as taking defensive driving courses. Do you do anything like that?
Ellie
I haven’t taken a defensive driving course, but that would be a good idea, I’m sure.
Anonymous
As another tip: Drivers Ed teaches that headrests can be pulled out and used to break vehicle windows.
CM
So smart!!
Alicia Mae
Oh very clever! I keep mine in the console, but I like your idea of making it more accessible.
cjohn
Thank you!