How to Escape When a Car Falls into Water?
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When a car falls into water, it is important to open the doors and windows to escape in time. Related information: 1. Precautions: If the car is completely submerged, the external water pressure will be too high, making it difficult to open the doors and windows. Especially nowadays, most car windows are electric, and when the car is submerged, electric windows are hard to open. If unfortunately, the doors and windows cannot be opened, use a hard object to break the side window while there is still air inside the car. 2. Additional Information: A car has a certain level of water resistance, but the stored oxygen is limited. If you do not escape in time, it can easily lead to suffocation.
The key to escaping a submerged car is to stay calm and act quickly. In my last similar experience, as soon as the car hit the water, I immediately unbuckled the seatbelt and tried to open the door, but the external water pressure was too high to open it. I had to wait for the water level inside the car to rise until the internal and external pressures balanced, then used my shoulder to force open the front door and escape. The entire process took about 30-60 seconds. The safest time to escape is when the water reaches the height of the seats; otherwise, the fast-moving water can easily suck you in. I recommend keeping a window breaker in the car or using the car key to shatter the side window for a quicker escape. Don’t waste time on the electrical systems. When driving over bridges or causeways, always slow down and stay alert to road conditions.
