How to Escape from a Submerged Car

[FranciscoDella]

When a car is submerged in water, occupants should keep a clear mind, adjust their breathing, and prepare to break the window glass. The details are as follows: 1. Keep a clear mind: Immediately after the car submerges, avoid panicking inside the vehicle. Quickly assess your position and determine an escape plan. 2. Adjust your breathing: Right after submersion, the car hasn't completely filled with water yet. Maintaining breathable air is crucial - always keep your nose and mouth above the water level, even if there's only minimal space. This buys time for both self-rescue and external rescue efforts. 3. Break the window glass: To break windows, use sharp objects like safety hammers, detachable headrests, car fire extinguishers, or high heels, targeting the corners of windows. Note: among all car glass, the windshield is the thickest and hardest to break from inside; door windows and sunroofs are thinnest and relatively easier to shatter. After breaking the glass, be cautious as shattered pieces will rush in with water - avoid getting cut. Once outside, face upwards while surfacing and seek immediate help. Non-swimmers should try to grab floating objects before exiting the vehicle.