Laminated glass is becoming more common in side windows, but the material is nearly impossible to break in an emergency — and that can be dangerous if you become trapped in water.

In 2017, there were 21,000 crashes in the U.S. in which a vehicle caught on fire or was partially or fully submerged in water — leading to 1,800 deaths, according to travel-services provider AAA.

It's beautiful: living in Florida and being surrounded by a lot of water. But every year, something goes wrong and vehicles make their way into a body of water. At that moment, that's when every ...

In a water crash, consumer-grade glass-breaking tools, like those seen here or here, could be your only hope to swim to safety. These small impact devices are either spring-loaded or a hammer. But, ...

HOUSTON — Vehicle escape tools are a popular piece of protection to carry in your car, especially if you're worried about flooding. However, it turns out, these instruments may not work in some newer ...