what to do when lightning strikes your car
(MORE: Lightning's Shocking Damage) If you can't find more substantial shelter in a sturdy building, a metal-topped vehicle can keep you safe in the event of a lightning strike. If you are driving, pull to the side of the road, turn on your hazard lights, turn off the engine and wait out the storm. Fold your hands in your lap and avoid touching anything metal within the car. You also should not to touch the radio or talk on a cell phone, especially if it is connected to your vehicle.
1 Get inside a home, building, or hard top automobile (not a convertible). Although you may be injured if lightning strikes your car, you are much safer inside a vehicle than outside.  Remember, rubber-soled shoes and rubber tires provide NO protection from lightning.