How to Escape When a Car Falls into Water?
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When a car falls into water, it is crucial to stay calm and find a way to escape as quickly as possible. Below is a detailed guide on how to escape from a submerged car: 1. Opening the Door to Escape: If the car has just fallen into the water, occupants must remain calm and immediately unfasten their seatbelts and open the doors, as this is the safest and quickest way to escape. Activate the electronic central locking system immediately to prevent door lock failure. When the water level is around 30 cm, the doors can still be opened. However, when the water reaches about 60 cm, the doors will no longer open. If the water levels inside and outside the car are equal, the doors can be opened. Therefore, if the initial escape opportunity is missed, use the precious time before the cabin is completely submerged to let water in. Once the water levels inside and outside are equal and the pressure balances, quickly open the door to escape. 2. Breaking the Window to Escape: If the doors are not opened in time, as water floods the car, the electrical system may fail, making it impossible to open the doors or windows. In this case, use a sharp object inside the car to break the window. The best tool for this is a safety hammer. When using the safety hammer, aim for the window that is still above water, typically the side or rear window. Strike the edges or corners of the window glass, not the center. If no safety hammer is available, use other sharp objects like the metal rods of a car headrest, high heels, or an umbrella to break the window. 3. Escaping Through the Trunk: Since most cars are front-heavy, the front will sink first, causing the rear to tilt upward. Use this time before the rear is submerged to climb into the back seat. Fold down the rear seat backrest, locate the trunk lock cover, and pry it open with a key or another hard object. Turn the white lock cylinder clockwise to pop open the trunk (methods may vary by car model). Once outside the car, keep your face upward, follow the bubbles to the surface, and try to grab onto floating objects while swimming to the surface for help.
