TikTok user @dutchintheusa has shared a potentially life-saving technique to protect oneself if attacked by someone hiding in the back seat of a car. The technique involves turning to the side to protect the front of the throat, using the elbow against the seat as leverage, and placing a hand under the rope to help loosen it from the windpipe. People Safe has also offered further advice for attack victims, such as assessing the situation, not trying to protect belongings, and fighting back if necessary. It is important to be aware of these techniques in case of an emergency.
On 18 December 2022, an unknown author shared a potentially life-saving video on TikTok, demonstrating a technique to protect yourself if you’re attacked by someone hiding in the back seat of your car. The video, posted by @dutchintheusa, showed how to turn to the side to protect the front of your throat, use your elbow against the seat as leverage, and place a hand under the rope to help loosen it from your windpipe. The video has been praised by many TikTok users, with one commenting: “You’re freaking awesome man. Hopefully God willing we’ll never need it.”
People Safe has also offered further advice for attack victims, encouraging them to remain calm, assess the situation, and not try to protect their belongings. The site also advises to fight back if necessary, noting that victims have the right to defend themselves if they are physically attacked.
