You’re not meant to live in fear of your car; you’re meant to understand it. That internal trunk release, often glowing faintly in the dark, exists for the rare moment when a simple mistake or mechanical failure turns the trunk into a trap. Knowing how to reach it, how to fold the rear seats, and how to navigate that space in the dark can turn terror into a practiced escape.
The same is true for details you barely notice anymore, like your headrest. In some vehicles, those metal posts can shatter glass when doors refuse to open, giving you one final exit when electronics fail or water rises. These features don’t replace careful driving or regular maintenance, but they quietly expand your options when everything else goes wrong. Learning them takes minutes. In the right moment, those minutes could be the reason you make it home.
