What to Do When a Car Submerges in Water?
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After a car falls into water, it generally takes at least 3-5 minutes to completely submerge. Most cars are heavier in the front and lighter in the rear, so it's best to first break the side or rear window. When a vehicle is submerged in water, quickly determine the direction of the water surface. Generally, the brighter direction indicates the water surface. At this point, quickly roll down the window to escape. If you can't swim, grab empty cola bottles or other plastic bottles inside the car and tuck them under your armpits to increase buoyancy, then hold your breath and float to the surface.