Will You Die If You Sleep Overnight in a Car with the Engine Off?
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When the car is in an off state, the engine is not running, so sleeping inside the car will not cause suffocation. Even with the windows closed, there are small gaps in the car's body structure, meaning the interior is not completely airtight. The oxygen concentration inside the car will not be too low to cause suffocation, though people may feel groggy upon waking up. It is not recommended to sleep in the car: Especially for extended periods, as there is a risk of oxygen deprivation and suffocation. Whether suffocation occurs depends on whether the oxygen inside the car is sufficient. Generally, with the doors and windows tightly closed, one person sleeping overnight in the car will have enough oxygen. Multiple people in the car: If there are many people inside and there is no proper ventilation, it can lead to oxygen deprivation.