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Will rolling help break my fall and distribute force from impact?

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Yes.

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What if you are sitting on the back of the car, and it's going like 20mph?

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You shouldn't jump out of a car unless it's an emergency. But, if it really is an emergency, it's pretty much the same rules.

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How do I jump out of a moving car without getting run over?

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Jump out as far as you can and make sure you have enough leverage for a good push.

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Would wearing a hard hat help?

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It might, depending on how you land. I think if you follow the steps listed, your head would be unlikely to be injured. If you jump head first, you would need that helmet. Arms, shoulders, and back are probably most at risk unless at high speed.

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Wouldn't I roll toward the car?

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If you roll toward the car, you pose a high risk of the vehicle running you over.

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Is it likely for the door to hit me on the way out?

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No, but if you feel this might happen, try to jump out backwards at an angle instead of straight out to the side.

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What do I do if someone grabs me when jumping from a moving car?

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Assess who is stopping you from exiting the car and apply force if necessary, but as a last resort.

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What if you are in the trunk of the car?

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If possible, try to find a glow-in-the -ark handle near the latch to the trunk, and pull it. If the vehicle doesn't have one, and there is no way into the cabin of the vehicle, try to find a jack, put it in a spot under the trunk door, and pump the jack until it pops open. After this, check to make sure there are no cars behind you, then follow these instructions.

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Can I jump out of a moving car while I am driving it, and if so, how?

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Yes, you can, but make sure your speed is within that 25-30 MPH zone, otherwise you will be injured. If you were to follow these steps to a T while driving, it would be just the same as jumping out as a passenger. However, only jump out if it's an emergency, this is not something to try just for amusement.

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What do I do if I injure myself jumping from a moving car?

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If you are bleeding excessively, try to apply some sort of tourniquet to stop it. If you happen to break a bone, leave it be, and call for medical attention.

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