How to Escape a Car Sinking in Deep Water.
It can happen in an instant: Your car ends
up in the water, and it’s sinking fast.
Here’s how to get out.
You will need Self-composure and glass-breaking
tool.
Step 1.
Stem panic by reminding yourself that your
car will usually float for a minute or two
before it begins to sink.
Use this time to unfasten your seat belt,
open the driver-side window or a sunroof,
and unlock the doors.
As long as you keep your keys in the ignition,
the electrical system likely will work until
the car is submerged enough for the system
to short out.
Step 2.
If you were unable to open your side window,
break it with your elbow, heels, or -- better
still -- anything pointy you have on hand,
like a pen or screwdriver.
Aim for the center of the window.
Don’t bother with the windshield; it's made
to be unbreakable.
Hardware stores sell tools specifically designed
to break car windows in an emergency.
Step 3.
If the car is sinking slowly, take off your
shoes.
If you’re wearing jeans and you have time,
remove those as well.
Both weigh you down, making swimming to the
surface more difficult.
Step 4.
Climb out the window before the car becomes
submerged, and swim to the surface.
Memorize the acronym POGO: Pop seat belt,
Open the window, and Get Out.
Step 5.
If you were unable to get out through the
window, don’t panic!
Let the car fill with water, knowing that
once it does, the water pressure inside and
out will be equalized, allowing you to open
the door and escape.
Hang on to the door handle as the car fills
with water so you don’t float and become
disoriented if the car flips.
Step 6.
When the water reaches your chin, take a deep
breath and hold it.
Then open the door and swim out headfirst.
If you’re not sure which way is up, look
for bubbles and swim in the direction in which
they’re rising.
Did you know Magician Criss Angel escaped
from the locked trunk of a car submerged in
a lake as one of his stunts.
