Can the car door be opened in water?
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It is very difficult to open when completely submerged in water. A car does not sink immediately after falling into water, and you can use the one and a half minutes or even two minutes before sinking to escape through the door or window. Here is an introduction to the classification of water-damaged vehicles: 1. Water level one: The water just reaches the vehicle's chassis. The vehicle floor may get damp, but the possibility of significant water ingress is low, and the impact on the vehicle's electrical equipment is minimal. 2. Water level two: The water reaches half of the wheels. Due to the vehicle's incomplete sealing, water will start to enter the interior. For lower cars, the water level inside may affect the seat adjustment motors and electrical components like heating and ventilation. 3. Water level three: The water almost completely submerges the tires. At this point, the water level inside will completely cover the seat cushions and the central armrest area, affecting a large number of electrical components.
I once drove through a puddle and felt that if the car was completely submerged in water, opening the door was incredibly difficult. The water pressure pushes against the door from the outside, much like the pressure you feel in your ears when diving in a swimming pool, making it impossible to open the door unless the water fills the car and balances the pressure inside and out. In an emergency, experts advise not to waste time trying to force the door open. Instead, quickly unbuckle your seatbelt and attempt to escape through the window. If the window won't open, using an escape tool like a window-breaking hammer to strike the corner of the window is more effective. A car sinks rapidly, leaving only a few dozen seconds to react, so keeping a window breaker within reach provides much-needed peace of mind. For safety, if you end up in water, don't panic—following these steps can significantly increase your chances of survival. If all else fails, call for help or wait for rescue, but act quickly—hesitation is dangerous.
