Let’s be real—no one *wants* to test this tool. But after hearing horror stories of trapped drivers, I bought the Resqme 2-pack (one for each car) and immediately felt safer. The bright yellow design screams "emergency," and the spring-loaded window breaker left a dent in a penny during my VERY cautious test—so yeah, it means business.

The Good: The seatbelt cutter’s razor-sharp blade sliced through thick fabric like it was butter (RIP an old backpack strap sacrificed for science). It’s smaller than a lipstick but punches way above its weight. Firefighters in reviews swear by its effectiveness, and the Made-in-USA build feels sturdy.

The Quirks: That little black plastic guard over the blade? Annoyingly tight at first—I had to wrestle it out like opening a stubborn pickle jar. Not ideal if you’re panicking with wet hands. Also, the pictogram instructions might as well be hieroglyphics. Pro tip: DO NOT press the black tip against your thumb (ask my bruised thumb how it knows).

Real-World Use: Tesla owners, listen up! This is CRUCIAL since your electronic windows might fail in a crash. Keep it in your center console (not the glovebox—that requires power to open!). For $20-ish, getting two is a no-brainer. It lives on my keyring now, silently judging me every time I forget to signal.