How to Self-Rescue When a Car Submerges in Water?

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Here are the self-rescue methods for a submerged car: 1. Self-rescue before the car submerges. If there is reaction time before the car submerges, do your best to open the door/window as quickly as possible to ensure you are not trapped in the car. 2. If the front of the car has already plunged into the water, escape from the rear seat. Because the front of the car has the engine and is heavier, when the car first submerges, the front usually enters the water first, while the rear slowly submerges, leaving some space above the water at the rear. At this time, do not try to open the door immediately, because the air pressure inside and outside the car is different, and the door and windows cannot be opened. Opening the window at this time will only allow water to enter faster. What you should do is quickly unbuckle the seat belt, grab the key, climb to the rear of the car, fold down the rear seats, find the trunk release latch, and escape through the trunk. The escape routes vary for different car models, so you should check your own car. 3. Break the window or open the door to escape. The best time to escape through the window is before the water level submerges the window. After the car submerges, the electric windows can still work for about 3 minutes. If you can open the window immediately, it will be easier than opening the door to escape. If the electric windows fail, you can use sharp objects inside the car to hit the edge of the window. The side window glass is the first choice, as the front windshield is harder to shatter and can easily cause accidental injuries.