If you are involved in a crash and your vehicle enters water, you should:
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Call the police.
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Wait for the vehicle to sink and for the pressure to equalize before trying to escape.
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Take off your clothes and shoes before trying to open the door.
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Make every attempt to get out of the vehicle immediately.
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Explanation
If you are involved in a crash and your vehicle enters the water, you should get out within the 30 to 60 seconds it takes for the vehicle to sink. Try to escape through a window, and do not open the door, as this could allow water to rush into the car. The front of the vehicle will sink before the rear, so if you aren’t able to get out from the driver’s seat, climb onto the back seats and exit through a window.
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