Can the car window be opened when the car falls into water?

[Landon]

The car window cannot be opened due to the excessive water pressure at this time. Below is an introduction to water-damaged vehicles: The specific definition of a water-damaged vehicle: Water begins to accumulate in the vehicle, and internal components are damaged due to the water. Water-damaged vehicles are classified into different water submersion levels. Classification of water submersion levels for water-damaged vehicles: Level 1 - water just reaches the vehicle chassis; Level 2 - water reaches half of the wheels; Level 3 - water almost completely submerges the tires; Level 4 - water reaches the engine hood; Level 5 - water completely submerges the engine hood; Level 6 - water submerges the roof.

[MarleyDella]

When a car falls into water, whether the windows can be opened is not always certain. I heard a true story from a friend who accidentally drove off a bridge into the water. He tried to press the electric window button immediately, but as water flooded in, the circuit shorted out, leaving the window completely unresponsive. Fortunately, he had a safety hammer in his car and managed to smash the driver’s side window after a few strikes, allowing him to swim out. This brings us to the key point: as the water level rises, water pressure pushes against the doors and windows. Manual windows may require full-body strength to open, but electric windows become useless once submerged. Remember, after a car falls into water, the front sinks faster, while the rear floats for about half a minute to a minute—this is your escape window. Don’t waste time trying to open the door—it won’t budge until the water pressure equalizes. I recommend everyone keep a window-breaking tool by the door and practice the action regularly. Quick reflexes in a crisis can save lives. Safety is no trivial matter—don’t assume it won’t happen to you. Prevention is always better than cure.

[PresleyDella]

Having studied cars for years, I understand that whether the windows can be opened is closely related to water pressure. The deeper the water, the greater the pressure—an additional atmosphere for every meter of depth. This makes manual windows harder to roll up, while electric windows short-circuit and fail when flooded. If a car falls into water, prioritize trying to open the windows; if that fails, use a hard object to smash the window corners to escape. Don’t rely on opening the door—water pressure makes it even harder, and doors only become easier to open once the water levels equalize. Technically, modern cars have anti-pinch features, but these are useless when submerged. Keeping an escape hammer or modifying headrests as tools is crucial. Practical tests show that windows become difficult to open within seconds in deep water, leaving only a brief escape window. Develop good habits: familiarize yourself with tool locations before parking, ensuring instinctive reactions in critical moments.

[OAnastasia]

During escape training, I emphasize taking immediate action when the car falls into water: unbuckle the seatbelt, first try to open the window; if it fails, use a safety hammer to smash the side window and escape. Do not open the door, as the water pressure can trap you if the water level hasn't equalized. Electronic windows often fail when submerged, manual windows are slightly more reliable but still limited by water pressure. Time is critical, completing the escape within 20 seconds is ideal. Always keep tools like window breakers in easily accessible places, especially during family trips. Quick decisions can mean the difference between life and death, stay calm and practice these instincts.