It may not seem possible, but there is a way to exit a moving vehicle without doing too much damage for your body. Some of the very same tips stuntmen use can also be used in the real world to keep you safe!

1. Slow it down

If I were in a runaway taxi, I’d probably try to throw the taxi driver out, but if you absolutely have to make an exit try your hardest to slow down the vehicle. Slamming on the handbrake is a bad move – it will cause the car to slide and increase the risk of you getting run over when you disembark. Distract the driver to slow his speed, and make your move when he least expects it.

2. Improvise

We stuntmen always carry around a pad bag – it’s somewhat essential in our line of work. Improvise with any detritus or discarded newspapers to make some elbow, hip and knee protectors. Stuffing some magazines down your trousers might feel odd but it’s going to help when you hit the unforgiving tarmac.

3. Timing is everything

Wind down the window if you can and have a look to see if there’s any traffic or obstacles to avoid. Assess how fast you’re going – you’ll instinctively know if the speed is suitable or not. To get away with this in normal clothing, you’re probably looking at a maximum speed of 30 or 35mph. It’s important to escape when the driver is taking a bend. Let’s say you’re on the left-hand side of the car – if you make your exit when he’s taking a right hand turn, the inertia will take you clear of the car and help you roll away.

4. Protect yourself

You want to leave the car in as low and straight a position as possible, with the impact dispersed across the whole of your body. Get on all fours in the foot well facing the door. Everyone’s first instinct is to put their hands or legs down first. That’s the worst thing you can do: you will break something. The pointy parts of your body hurt – elbows, knees, hips, ankles. Put your fists under your chin, and bring your elbows together. Keep your chin tucked in to your chest to protect your head. The best point of impact is the back of the shoulder and your back. If you dive out directly onto your shoulder you’ll break it.

Now that you've followed the first three tips, all that's left is to take a leap of faith and just jump. To do this, exit the car with your back facing the direction that you're traveling. If you're on the left-hand side of the car, jump so that your right shoulder is closest to the ground, and then roll over your left shoulder. When you start to roll, just go with it; it's actually a good thing. The longer you can roll, and the more of your body you can use to roll, you disperse the energy for a lesser impact. Once you're safely away from the car and you've stopped rolling, slowly and gently get up. Hopefully, you'll just have few cuts and bruises and no serious injuries.

Wow! We didn't think it was possible to jump out of a car in real life with sustaining major injuries. We thought that only happened in the movies! What do you think of these tips? Would you try them? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

Article Source: Mr. Porter