What to do if your car goes over a bridge into water?

Hold your breath and push hard against the door while pulling on the handle to open it, then swim up and out.

1. It takes 60 to 120 seconds (1 to 2 minutes) for a car to fill up with water.
2. Continue to breathe normally until the water is at chest level, then take a deep breath and hold your nose.
3. Stay calm.

How much water can lift a car?

* Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling. * A foot of water will float many vehicles. * Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUV’s) and pick-ups.

How do you stop drowning in a car?

How to Escape from a Sinking Car

1. Stay as calm as possible.
2. Your best chance of escape is the first 30-120 seconds.
3. Do not wait for the pressure to equalize!
4. Roll down or break a window.
5. Escape through the window.
6. First, don’t open the door to make your escape.

What should you do if your car is submerged in water?

If your car is still floating, roll down the window and unbuckle your seat belt to escape. If your car is submerged, safety experts suggest remaining buckled up while you break the driver or passenger’s side window to escape. Allow the pressure of the water to equalize inside the sodden vehicle before attempting to open the doors or windows.

What should you do if you’re in an accident with water?

“Increase your stopping distance. If you are smashed up against the dashboard when the car hits the water, you are going to stop in the same distance the car stops,” Allain says. “However, if you have a seatbelt on or the car uses an airbag—you can continue moving forward as the car stops.

Can you get out of a car falling off a bridge?

The mere thought of your car plunging 60 to 70 feet off a bridge into water can send shivers down your spine. But with proper planning you can increase your chances of walking away safely. Follow these tips to get out and get to safety from Jason Lyman, assistant chief of the Islamorada Fire & Rescue Department of Village of Islands, Florida.

What should you do if your car floats on water?

If possible, jump out while car is on surface. If your car is still floating, roll down the window and unbuckle your seat belt to escape. If your car is submerged, safety experts suggest remaining buckled up while you break the driver or passenger’s side window to escape.