Reddit reviews The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook (Worst Case Scenario (WORS))

I don't have power windows, so I guess I'll just roll my windows down.

Anyone can confirm the water would short the car's electronics before you could roll the windows down? Otherwise, even with power windows, you could just roll them down so long as the ignition key is turned to on.

EDIT: I was at work earlier when this was posted, so I didn't have access to my handy dandy Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook. Yes, this is a thing, and they supposedly consulted experts for all the subjects. Here's what it says on escaping from a sinking car, from page 36:

"1.As soon as you hit the water, open your window. This is your best chance of escape, because opening the door will be very difficult given the outside water pressure. (To be safe, you should drive with the windows and doors slightly open whenever you are near water or are driving on ice.) Opening the windows allows water to come in and equalize the pressure. Once the water pressure inside and outside the car is equal, you'll be able to open the door.

2.If your power windows won't work or you cannot roll your windows down all the way, attempt to break the glass with your foot or shoulder or a heavy object such as an antitheft steering wheel lock.

3.Get out. Do not worry about leaving anything behind unless it is another person. Vehicles with engines in front will sink at a steep angle. If the water is fifteen feet or deeper, the vehicle may end up on its roof, upside down. For this reason, you must get out as soon as possible, while the car is still afloat. Depending on the vehicle, floating time will range from a few seconds to a few minutes. The more airtight the car, the longer it floats. Air in the car will quickly be forced out through the trunk and cab, and an air bubble is unlikely to remain once the car hits bottom. Get out as early as possible.

4.If you are unable to open the window or break it, you have one final option. Remain calm and do not panic. Wait until the car begins filling with water. When the water reaches your head, take a deep breath and hold it. Now the pressure should be equalized inside and outside, and you should be able to open the door and swim to the surface."

Their sources for this chapter were The U.S. Army's Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab, located in New Hampshire; "Danger! Thin Ice," a publication of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; and Tim Smalley, a boating and safety specialist at the Minnesota DNR.

The worst-case scenario survival handbook may fit the bill. Want to know how to jump from a motorbike in to a car? Or win a sword fight?

He obviously didn't read "How to jump from a moving train" from The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.

Alright, if this happens, here's whatcha need to do.

STEP 1

Roll down or break your windows as soon as you hit the water. This will equalize pressure and let you out. To break it, use anything from the headrest of your seat, to your foot, to a ladies heeled shoe.

STEP 2

GTFO. Don't take anything with you unless its someone else. Don't waste time on anything but a person, because if the water is deeper than fifteen feet, your car will end up upside down. This complicates things.

STEP 3

If you can't open or break the windows, do not panic. Wait until your car touches bottom and starts filling up. Once the water reaches your chest, take a very deep breath and open your door. Swim to the surface.

Source: https://www.amazon.com/Worst-Case-Scenario-Survival-Handbook/dp/0811825558 this book, which I'm super glad I have a use for, finally.

I know the colors are off, but could it be The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook?

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Never seen Mythbusters. Have read this book though.

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Ugh, it's at my mom's house right now. Let me do some searching online real fast and see if I can find it.


Here it is.


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I think I'd want to write more than I'd want to read. So I'd want the five fattest, sturdiest blank-page journals I could get. Then I suppose I'd need to catch a bunch of inky cephalopods and gather some feathers for quills.

Or:

1.) The Worst-Case-Scenario Survival Handbook

2.) Norton Anthology of Poetry

3.) Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces

4.) Cosmos by Carl Sagan

5.) Ulysses by James Joyce

in the worst case scenario books the author, after speaking with varios 'experts' (id guess physicists, im not at home right now so i cant check the book) says that its best to lay down in the middle.

It spreads the impact surface area and does the best possible job of keeping collapsing walls away from you.

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My favorite bathroom book. Albeit I'll never be in those situations, but still a fun read.

Edit: Missing period.

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook is funny and actually informative.. if you need to wrestle an alligator or something.

This game looks awesome! In the case of a zombie apocalypse I would grab my copy of the trusty Worst Case Scenario Book! From improvising weapons to living off the land, perfect for anyone running from hordes of zombies.

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I have brought both these books to many summer camps. They are fun to pass around and both have excellent scouting uses.

If you just want something to read for fun if you haven't read World War Z/Zombie Survival Guide those are fun written by Mel Brooks son.

11/22/63 by Stephen King is an amazing read. Someone from today travels back in time to stop the Kennedy assassination.

I read mostly fantasy/scifi so I'm probably not much help.

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