Learn to Use a Seatbelt Cutter in Emergency

It’s a nightmare to think of being caught in a car with jammed seatbelts and inoperable windows. Trapped inside the car that can explode or catch fire. Therefore, it is important to be prepared for emergencies.

In scenarios when every second counts, a seat belt cutter with a small hammer can be a lifesaving tool. Which the cutter can free you from a jammed seatbelt, the hammer can assist you to break out of the glass window.

 Few tips on using seat belt cutter in emergency

Seatbelt cutter is basically a tool, which comprises of a small blade and a long handle. It has a sharp edge razor and its long handle makes sure the user can use it without hurting the hand with the blade. The cutter is small enough to fit the seatbelt between the handle and the blade.

·         Every driver should have seat belt cutters in the car of times of emergency

·         The cutter should be kept within the rescue kit so it is away from the reach of kids

·         The rescue kit should be kept in a close proximity, so that it can be easily retrieved with the seatbelt on in time of emergency

·         Always use seatbelt cutter with very sharp razor blade. The cutter you use should have a very small portion of the razor blade visible at one end, so you can easily hold and cut the seatbelt without injuring yourself when you are panicking.

·         You must test run to see how easily you can access the tool kit and cut the seatbelt in case of an emergency

·         In case of an emergency, when accident occurs, you should be able to reach to the tool kit, access the cutter and cut the seatbelt to help yourself and other passengers in the vehicle

·         While cutting the seatbelt, pull the webbing of the seatbelt to a secure distance from the body. The razor blade of the seat-belt cutter can be really sharp, one wrong move can injure the chest or stomach

·         Make sure the webbing of the seatbelt slides towards the razor blade

·         In course, make sure the webbing material doesn’t gather as it moves towards the razor, this will hinder the cutting

·         Once the seatbelt is cut, make the first move to move out of the vehicle to avoid injuries

·         It is important to understand that never move an accident victim (who is injured or unconscious, unless he/she is in immediate danger) without the assistance of a trained medical professional.

Motorists should always be prepared for the unexpected like accidents and other risks. But with growing traffic on the road, vehicular safety has become a concern for most drivers. The best way to protect family and friends, with the seatbelt cutter which is a device that can help cut through jammed seatbelts to help people escape their vehicles in case of emergency.

There are various kinds of seatbelt cutters available in the market. There are some that come with a small hammer (to break the window glass of the vehicle) and there are some that can be attached to the keychain, so you can keep it handy.