I have read of people who are not hurt but trapped in the car in flood water because they cannot open the door. Eventually they drowned because they could not get out.
2006-12-30 03:28:39 · 7 answers · asked by Sooty 3 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Health & Safety
this is why i always wanted cars with non-electric windows...rather rollup windows. Because you want to slowly roll down the window to let the water in so you can either get out the window if it's big enough or wait longer (that's the hard part) until the car fills up mostly so the pressure is equalized and then you can open the door. One of the most important tips would be to keep your wits about you so you know which way is UP....the falling of the car into murky water creates disturbance and mixes up mud, etc blocking your view...you need to see which way bubbles are going (always UP)...so that you swim towards the surface, not lower. And ABSOLUTELY wear that seat belt or your head will hit window and you'll be knocked out so you won't be able to save yourself because you won't be conscious!
2006-12-30 03:59:43 · answer #1 · answered by lotsaanswers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh I think you when there is a flood, and you're stuck in a car, you actually let the water in about halfway into you car, (not all the way) so the water pressure can be equal, so you can open the door. Otherwise, if you're in a flood and there's no water in the car, you can't open the door because of the water pressure.
2006-12-30 03:37:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way to do survive if a car is sinking is by slowly adding water in to the car so that once you open your door or knock out a window you won't be forced back in side. You need to create an equilibrium with in the car and the water outside in order to not be sucked in to the car.
2006-12-30 03:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by sillylilsarah717 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There needs to be equal pressure on both sides of the door. A person would need to hold their breath when the water rises in the car until the water is over the car door, then you can open it. It would also help to keep something in your car that you can break a window with. I keep a pair of scissors in my car in case I or my passengers get stuck in our seatbelts during an accident. It's a little peace of mind when I've got my grand-daughter with me.
2006-12-30 03:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by Milkaholic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you are in a raised F-250, you don't. you can try, but the chances of you actually making it through ( in say . . . a honda) are pretty slim. it'd be better ( and safer ) to find a different route, or wait till the flood subsides. if you try to drive though waist deep water in an average vehicle, you run the chance of haveing you car swept away in teh flood. The roadway could wash away whil eyou are driving over it. or your car could stall and you could be stranded. if either of the first two scenarios happen, there is a high probability of death. I fyou get caught in the third scenario, you may have to be rescued by helicopter. after that you wil be fined uncer the stupid moterist law. yep, you will pay for the one way helicopter ride and for any costs of removing your vehicle .
2016-03-29 00:55:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thinking is that you wait for the car to flood and the door will open. There is a metal hammer designed to break car glass that can be bought too.
2006-12-30 03:40:53 · answer #6 · answered by Phone E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roll down the window or kick out the windshield,once the pressure is equalized (water is in longer rushing in) swim out.
2006-12-30 03:38:20 · answer #7 · answered by .G. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋