Lightning striking a car is less likely to cause fatal injuries due to the car acting as a partial Faraday cage, which protects occupants from electrocution. While the heat generated by a lightning strike is significant, it typically does not raise the internal temperature of the car to dangerous levels, as most energy travels around the vehicle. A video demonstration shows a car being subjected to 800,000 volts, illustrating that the energy primarily arcs outside rather than inside. Personal anecdotes, such as a lightning strike damaging a car's antenna and fender, highlight the potential for physical damage without causing harm to passengers. Overall, being inside a car during a lightning storm offers considerable safety compared to being outside.
