11 Tips That'll Save Your Life In a Critical Situation

[Music] eleven easy tips that will save you in critical situations there's hardly anyone who'd want to find themselves in a dark alley with a strange person chasing them or get a flat tire in the middle of nowhere what would you do if the person chasing you grabbed you by force and took you to their car what if you didn't have a spare tire and the nearest service station is actually many miles away that's why knowing some useful pieces of advice for different life situations can be really helpful in today's video we've prepared several ideas that can help you get out of a dangerous situation grab your pen and paper and take some notes or better yet be sure to hit the subscribe button and turn on the little notification bell now you won't miss any of the important updates coming daily from the bright side of life let's begin with number 1 if somebody is trying to take you away by force lose some personal belongings on the spot if you are being pushed into a car try to accidentally drop as many personal belongings as possible but remember that it's better to keep your cell phone with you this could help the police find you faster if you're lucky and extremely strong and agile you might be able to struggle free and run away from your kidnapper well unless they have a gun or someone is with them make your resistance more forceful while dropping personal items so that you can leave evidence right at the spot where you were taken number two if you're in an elevator with a criminal press the buttons for every floor this will give you a chance to run away or signal someone it can also baffle the criminal and make you look like a lunatic kidding aside this trick can help you get away from a criminal if you feel like you're being followed or something is off when you're inside the elevator the downside of this is that if there are several other people with you in the elevator they might think you're pulling a prank use this tip wisely and only when truly needed number three how to understand when a storm is coming do you want to know if it's a perfect day for a stroll or visit to the beach you don't have to open a weather app on your phone because you can predict it yourself with a cup of coffee or any beverage how shake any drink and pour it into a glass if the bubbles spread to the sides the weather will be good for the next 12 hours if the bubbles are located in the center stormy weather is coming in 12 hours whoa ho this happens due to the effect of atmospheric pressure on air bubbles high pressure dispels them to the edges which means you can expect sunny weather when the pressure is low the bubbles stay in their initial place which means that the weather is going to be gloomy and rainy number 4 if you get a flat tire stuff it with grass if you suddenly get a flat tire in the middle of nowhere make small holes in the sides of the tire and stuff it with grass or thatch this task is easier to execute with the help of some tools it may also take a while to do this depending on how much air the tire has lost but you'll be able to get to the nearest gas station of course after you get to a service station you'll have to throw the tire away but at least this method will help you get home number 5 stay focused during the planes takeoff and landing stay attentive during the first three minutes of takeoff and the last three minutes of landing don't get distracted according to statistics sixty-one percent of all accidents in the air occur in these time periods that's why your readiness to act in these moments can turn out to be the key to your survival it's only for a few minutes so bear with it [Music] number six put out a fire with baking soda if your kitchen stove or the oil in your frying pan catches fire do not try to extinguish them with water why water repels grease and oil and the fire can spread when you splatter it with water instead pour a box of baking soda on to the burning area when interacting with an open fire carbon dioxide will start to be produced and the fire will be put out remember that this method is only good for extinguishing small fires because it requires a large amount of baking soda call 911 immediately after doing this to ensure your safety number seven how to quickly calm down when panicking saying don't panic to yourself or someone else is the worst advice ever so what should you do instead panic is one of the main factors that decreases your chances of survival in a dangerous situation therefore it's important to stay calm and follow simple actions that will help stabilize yourself ground yourself name the objects around you touch the ground under your feet or count trees or any other objects you see these actions will help you get back into the here and now breathe slowly inhale and exhale through your nose try to breathe with your belly not your chest concentrate on a long exhale say everything you are feeling aloud for example I don't know what to do my hands and knees are trembling my heart is beating very quickly define the actions you're going to take to rescue yourself [Music] number eight use your phone as a reflector when you cross a road in the dark you can use your cell phone or camera as a light reflector when crossing a poorly lit road in the dark it will help drivers see you on the road and react in time don't rely on running or crossing cautiously pull out your phone and walk it and make sure the bright screen is pointed at any oncoming vehicles to signal the drivers number nine smell camphor to remove signs of tunnel vision if you're going to be driving for more than six hours you can get tunnel vision while on the road this is when your attention is focused on the road and objects located right in front of the car at the same time you stop noticing things happening at the sides and therefore you could miss a pedestrian to remove eye tension take a fabric pouch containing powder camphor crystals or a bottle of camphor oil with you when you feel tired bring the pouch or bottle close to your nose and take a deep breath you will feel better and become more attentive however use this in moderation and only in situations like this because it's smell is somewhat addictive number ten start blowing or rubbing your nose to distract the predator if you are being threatening to act like a hysterical victim cry sniff blow or wipe your nose even on your sleeve you can also think of some other less disgusting actions it's likely that the criminal will look away and this will give you a chance to run away by the way police officers use this trick when they want to check if someone is stalking them if you start blowing your nose the person chasing you will look aside to be sure repeat this action after a couple of minutes this will not only distract them but also draw attention to you especially from people around you number 11 make water safe after a natural disaster by adding drops of bleach this tip is from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention water may be unsafe to use after a natural disaster like a hurricane blizzard or earthquake purify your tap water with bleach while you wait for the local authorities to announce that the water is safe to use for clear tap water add 1/8 of a teaspoon or 8 drops of unscented liquid bleach to one gallon or 16 cups of water mix thoroughly and wait 30 minutes or an hour to be sure before drinking it if the tap water has a cloudy appearance use 1/4 teaspoon or 16 drops of unscented liquid bleach use this tip with extreme caution are you aware of any other methods that can protect you and your loved ones please tell us about them in the comments don't forget to click the like button and share this video with your family and friends always stay tuned and join us on the bright side of life

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Keywords: dangerous situations, survival rules, how to survive, survival tactics, how to save a life, survival tips, elevator safety, storm, flat tire, baking soda fire, tunnel vision, predator attack, natural disaster

Id: s-i1EmOe9Gk

Length: 8min 25sec (505 seconds)

Published: Sun Oct 07 2018