[Sirref]

A center punch is more accessible, however the headrest is always accessible. If it's easier you can take the one from your passenger seat, less rotation involved.

The key in any crisis is to avoid panicking. Panic clouds judgement and can prevent you from executing any necessary actions for self preservation


Edit: you also need to take your seat belt off at some point to exit the vehicle, in this situation doing so sooner rather than later is ideal as the buckles tend to be metal which will absorb heat quickly