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How to save yourself if your vehicle is flooded→?

author:Qingyuan traffic police

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Many places in Guangdong suffered heavy rainfall

Disasters such as waterlogging and landslides occur

Some vehicles broke down while passing through the wading area

The driver and occupants are trapped in the car

The vehicle was in distress while wading through the water during the torrential rain

How should I escape and save myself?

Through several simulation experiments

Let's take a look

Escape routes and measures for water levels at different nodes

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Situation 1: The water level reaches the wheel position

The golden age of escape and self-rescue

When the water level reaches the wheel position

Do not attempt to force your way through the wading area

Because the inside of the car may have been flooded

The initial stage of vehicle soaking in water is the golden period for escape and self-rescue

At this point, there are at least a few tens of seconds left

Doors and windows can be opened smoothly

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The first time the vehicle is turned off

The seat belt should be unfastened immediately

Then open the electronic lock and sunroof

How to save yourself if your vehicle is flooded→?

Don't bang on the car door

Instead, keep pushing the door with your shoulder

Scenario 2: The water level reaches the position of the door handle

Try your best to break through the window to escape

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The water level reaches the door handle

Automotive electrical systems are susceptible to short circuits

As a result, the power window cannot be lowered

Automatic locking of door locks, etc

Water pressure can also cause the doors to not open properly

At this time, it is necessary to break the window to escape

The driver must be in the car

Always have safety hammers and other window smashing equipment

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in body glass

The front and rear windshields are the thickest

Not easy to chisel

Priority should be given to those who are stranded

Smash open the corners of the windows on both sides

Scenario 3: The water level reaches the halfway point of the car window

Escape can be done from a sunroof or trunk

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When the water level reaches halfway through the window

There is still some oxygen in the car to maintain the escape

Occupants of the vehicle need to stay calm and store their energy

You can choose to escape from the sunroof or the trunk

Situation 4: Don't give up when the water level floods the car window

There is also a chance to escape

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If you miss the opportunity to escape

Don't worry! There's still a chance

Occupants can wait for the water to fully fill the vehicle

The moment when the water pressure inside and outside the car is the same

Take a deep breath and force open the door

If the door still won't open

Try slamming with a heavy object such as a fire extinguisher

There is a greater probability of broken windows

After escaping, quickly swim to the surface for help

Self-rescue and escape "four-word trick"

1

Hit: Seize the golden time to escape and save yourself, open the car door and window to escape.

2

Smashing: If you can't open the doors and windows, use everything you can to smash the windows.

3

Fast: Stay calm, act as soon as possible, and don't panic.

4

Escape: After leaving the vehicle, quickly flee and float to the surface in the direction the bubble rises.

The traffic police reminded the majority of drivers

Always be cautious when driving in rainy weather

In case of unforeseen circumstances

Please call the police for help in time