If your vehicle enters water, it will float on the surface for ___________ before starting to sink.
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30 to 60 seconds
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3 to 5 minutes
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10 to 15 minutes
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5 to 8 minutes
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Explanation
Once your vehicle enters water, you have about 30 to 60 seconds to get out of it before it begins to sink.
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