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From: Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net>
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.tech
Subject: Re: cyclists attack auto driver
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:54:54 -0400
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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.


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- Frank Krygowski