It is possible to exit a derailed minecart into potentially dangerous circumstances, for example; walls, pools of lava, long drops or cacti.
MC-3802
Possible to exit derailed mine-carts into dangerous circumstances
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alexander
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minecart, rails
Minecraft 1.4.5
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It doesn't matter if the minecart is derailed or nor, you'll get placed besided the rails. Always in direction north or east.