Should I wait for my car to sink before I try to get out? According to the experts, ABSOLUTELY NOT! Most cars will float for a few (1-4) minutes. As soon as you recover from the impact, get your seatbelt off (either unbuckle it or cut it if it is jammed) then open the window. If your power windows work, great, use them. If not, break the window with your LifeHammer, and swim out. DO NOT WAIT FOR THE CAR TO SINK. How do I use the LifeHammer? Is it easy to use? If you can swing a hammer, you can use a LifeHammer to save your life. All you have to do is swing the LifeHammer and make decent contact with the window. The specially designed tip is designed to do the work. Will my LifeHammer work on the front windshield? Absolutely not. A fireman’s ax will barely work on a front windshield. Windshields are designed to be extra tough. Use your LifeHammer only on side windows. What if I have tinted windows? No problem. The glass will break, but most of it will stick to the tinting. Once you have shattered the glass, use the LifeHammer to sweep away the sheet of tinting and broken glass. What’s the difference between the Orange LifeHammer and the Brushed Silver? The color. That’s all. They are designed to perform the same task. The Silver LifeHammer is simply for people who prefer a more stylish look for their car. The Safety Orange LifeHammer by far outsells the other colors. (We think it would be the easiest to find in case of an emergency).