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18 Little Tips That Just Might Save Your Life One Day

You never know when you're going to find yourself in an IRL Hunger Game.

These are tips from Quora users on "small facts that might save your life one day."

1. Don't drive when you're sleepy.

2. Don't turn your back on someone with a gun.

3. For bikers/cyclists/runners/pedestrians: Don't stop in a driver's blind spot.

4. Resist the urge to flip someone off while you're driving.

5. Look both ways when crossing the street, even if the "walk" sign is lit.

6. On a related note, don't talk on the phone or text while walking.

7. If someone has a concussion, elevate their head so that fluid doesn't build up in their brain.

8. Always carry maximum-strength antihistamines with you when hiking, camping, or partaking in any outdoor activity.

9. In a wilderness survival situation? Breathe through your nose, not your mouth.

10. If you're in a situation where you have no water source, try your best not to eat.

11. If someone has been stabbed or impaled with a sharp object, don't pull it out (unless it's blocking an airway).

12. Check the windows and back entrance locks after strangers have been in your home.

13. Resist eating the snow if you are at risk of hypothermia.

14. Do not inflate the lifejacket while you're still inside the plane.

15. Always keep money in your shoe soles when going on a run.

16. Know how to give CPR and mouth to mouth resuscitation properly.

17. If you know you're going to be in a crowded space, take note of the exits.

18. Have a plan for when your car brakes fail.

View this video on YouTube

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Start with pumping your brakes to alert the person behind you, use your parking brake, and shift your car into a lower gear. Watch the video for complete details.