Basic Survival Rules Everyone Should Know

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mattstaff
Jul 13, 2021 2:00 PM EDT

Life is inherently dangerous. We pretty much forget that we're living on the cusp of chaos every moment. Disaster can strike out of nowhere, and completely turn our worlds upside down. So, it always helps to have some knowledge from the world's survival experts in the back pocket for the next time that life decides to chuck a big and ugly curveball your way. 

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    Rectangle - Etterra • 4d 2 1 Award Bend your knees/elbows when bracing for impact. If you lock your joints you're probably going to break something. G Reply 1 607 3 ...
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    Font - NoCommunication7 · 3d Stay still after a car wreck unless there's fire, moving around can worsen any potential spinal injuries, no matter what condition your car is in, if there's any chance of a spinal injury the fire brigade will still take the roof off and the paramedics extricate you in various braces to prevent movement. G Reply 399 3 ...
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    Font - Razeal_102 · 4d If going outdoors for extended periods, hiking etc., dress in layers. G Reply 4 265 3 ...
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    Rectangle - Clumsy-arsonist · 3d That most cacti only hold a weird fluid that hurts to drink. Unless you know your stuff don't go drinking cactus juice from any old plant. G Reply 80 3 ...
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    Font - Extrasherman · 4d Have some sort of fire. Fire is the #1 survival rule. You can cook food, boil water, keep you warm, keep away predators. Fire. It's the biggest morale booster in a survival situation. I was on a 3 day backpacking trip and I had 2 lighters fail on me in a snow storm. From now on I always buy a brand new lighter and keep some matches with me. I dont mess around when it comes to fire. G Reply 1 564 3 ...
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    Font - Serebriany · 3d If your gut is screaming that something is wrong and you need to leave, leave. Don't stand there and think about it, or let your mind override whatever it is you've noticed subconsciously that tells you you're in danger. G Reply 4 257 3 ...
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    Rectangle - lostonpolk · 4d If you're ever involved in something like a car crash in a remote area, do not leave the site unless absolutely necessary. Search & Rescue is far more likely to spot the crash well before they spot you. G Reply 4 932 3
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    Handwriting - Arcinbiblo12·4d Packing some granola bars, water, a change of clothes, a blanket, a medkit, and a pen and notepad in your car can go a long way to helping you in an emergency. G Reply 1 933 3 ...
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    Font - rachelsingsopera · 3d 2 Awards Wearing a life jacket is still important if you can swim. People drown because they're unconscious when they hit the water. Unless you can predict when you're going to pass out/get hit in the head/have an aneurism and fall out of the boat, then you need to keep the thing on. G Reply 4 806 3
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    Rectangle - Cutegun · 4d Never let someone take you to a second location. Your chances of survival go down drastically. G Reply 4 496 3 ...
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    Rectangle - SavageCabbageGG · 3d Learn to swim! It seems obvious but there are so many people who don't know how to swim. G Reply 82 3
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    Font - BIRDZdontBUZZ • 4d If you are going hiking pack extra water and drink it. As simple as that. Dehydration can quickly lead to disorientation, and I forget the exact facts, but a good percentage of hikers that get lost report having a headache before they lost their way, and headaches are one of the first signs of dehydration. Drink your water please people. G Reply 464 3 ...
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    Font - englishish88 · 4d If you go in the wild, grab a lighter, not just one of the fire stone thing. When you are cold and wet isn't the time to notice you can't light moist branches with just a spark. G Reply 4 438 3 ...
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    Font - 2Guns_Delnegro · 4d Do three right turns to see if you're being followed G Reply 4 684 xandrenia · 3d Along with the three right turns advice, I've been told that if you think you're being followed, put your turn signal on and see if the person behind you also does this. If they do, skip the next turn and just go straight. If they turn, you're probably in the clear, if they don't, you're most likely being followed. Call the police immediately and do not under any circumstances drive home
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    Rectangle - Nyxu · 3d Whistles. Easy to use, and if you can draw a full breath, you can split the air with a signal. 6 Reply 4 324 3 ...
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    Handwriting - ShreksRoar 4d If you are stabbed with a knife, do not remove it. Leave it in until you can get to a doctor. Removing it will make you lose a lot of blood. G Reply 4 838 3 ...
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    Rectangle - Capaxınfini · 4d All parts of a dandelion are edible G Reply 1 250 3 ...
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    Rectangle - RobertoBologna · 4d You're way better off learning to deescalate situations and recognizing/escaping from situations that are about to get violent rather than learning to fight. G Reply 4 241 3 ..
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    Font - cryptoengineer · 4d 1 Award If someone tries to force you into a van/car/alleyway whatever in public, NOW is the time for maximal resistance. Also yell, scream, get others attention. They are trying to move you into a location where they have more control and safety, and you have less. This is your BEST chance to escape. G Reply 4 762 3 ...
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    Font - sheldon_sa · 3d When driving, always be aware and anticipate what other vehicles might suddenly do and think ahead how you should react if it happens. In the beginning you need to consciously endorce this mindset, but later on it will become a habit and you will become better at it. Also: never ever text or even look at your phone while driving. One day you will kill somebody, possibly yourself G Reply 4 41 3 + ..
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    Font - Satrina_petrova · 4d Make sure people know where you're going and when you're expecting to get back. If no one knows you went out is state for a weekend hike then no one can report you missing and send out search parties as soon as possible. G Reply 4 576 3 ...
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    Font - disembodied_voice · 3d The best self defense training you can have is cardio. Doing martial arts is cool, but even if you have training, you still really don't want to get into an actual fight. Even if you come out on top, you still run the risk of permanent injury and disability. The only winning move is not to play, and that means cardio. É 6 Reply ↑ 223 3 ...
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    Rectangle - floweringmelon · 4d How to jumpstart a car. It's really easy yet a lot of people don't know how to do it. Better yet keep an automatic jumper charged and ready and know how to use it so you won't get stranded in your vehicle. G Reply 1 184 3 ..
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    Font - MisterHuesos • 3d This is going to sound Star Wars-like but if you are lost, always look for high ground, It will give you a good look at where you are. G Reply 1 16 3 ...
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    Font - 2lovesFL • 3d when you enter your hotel room, count the doors to the fire escape. same on a plane, count the number of seats to the exit. in a fire, smoke will force you into crawling on the ground or it will be too smoky to see. G Reply 1 242 ..
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    Font - BackgroundGrade · 4d Stay calm. No other skillset can be used properly if in panic mode. G Reply 4 187 3 ... 143019 · 3d My favorite show used to be I Survived, where people who had survived terrible ordeals talked about their experiences. One of the things that kept almost everyone alive was that they didn't panic and took a moment to assess the situation to see the best course of action. 4 53 3 ...
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