Remember when in the US, I think it was up in Buffalo there were people dying from the cold weather and some people were still in their cars?

Well, I wanted to ask this hypothetical question and then see what you think.

So you're driving down the highway in a gasoline powered car, low visibility, lots of snow, 15 degree weather outside. You're driving in your car, all nice and hot as you have the heater on, all of a sudden you run off the road and into a ditch. There are other cars around you, your car didn't flip, it didn't get all banged up, and it still runs.

I've seen video where once people get into a spot like this, they are getting out of their cars. So here's where I'm asking questions. Wouldn't it be better to stay in the nice, warm car vs. going outside into 15 degree weather? Now I know, other cars could be coming to hit yours but, what if you're getting out of your car and a car hits into your car which then injures you. It would have just been better to stay in the car then wouldn't it? And, I mean, if the car still runs, you can at least run the heater to stay warm until help comes.

Maybe I just see thing differently? I understand that by staying in the car, you run the risk of, "what happens when other cars hit into yours?" but at least you're semi safe for the moment. I just think that by getting out of your car, not only are you exposing yourself to the elements, you could be hit by other cars.

Am I wrong on this, or am I missing something? I just don't understand why you would get out of your car.