If you’re in a car accident and go into the water, you have to know exactly what windows you’re working with. If you have laminate glass, regular window-breaking tools won’t work.

Vacuum your car’s interior to get rid of any dust or particles that could kick up while installing your tint. You’ll want to prepare your windows by thoroughly cleaning them with soapy water.

Before you even start breaking windows, you have to take your seatbelt off and have a plan in place. “If the car started going down already, the water is going to rush in once you open the windows. So ...