Sujet : Re: cyclists attack auto driver
De : frkrygow (at) *nospam* sbcglobal.net (Frank Krygowski)
Groupes : rec.bicycles.techDate : 22. Aug 2024, 19:54:54
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On 8/22/2024 9:07 AM, AMuzi wrote:
Actually, that's a real thing. In modern autos (unlike mine) a loss of electric power to the door locks and windows commonly traps (often injured) occupants inside. Window break tools are a common popular thing now.
https://emergencyresponderproducts.com/products/supreme-safety-window- punch-1
I knew such devices exist - although that one is really a repurposed automatic center punch, a handy machine shop tool. I've seen ads for other more specialized "escape" tools, ones including a seat belt cutter, maybe a whistle or other gizmos.
They exist; but lots of weird and useless commercial products exist. And I disagree with your use of "often" and "common" and "popular." I think such "trapped" incidents are very rare. (Anyone here ever been trapped in their car?)
ISTM some people search the internet and find one or two worldwide anecdotes about a phenomenon, then decide it's "common." That's bad logic. Look instead for robust data on frequency of occurrence.
-- - Frank Krygowski