How to Escape from a Sinking Car?

FACTS

10% of all drownings occur in vehicles

400 North Americans will drown in their vehicles this year

3 minutes: the time that a vehicle floats on the water surface

1 minute: the time you have to exit safely

1 MINUTE CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE

DON’T PANIC! STAY CALM – DON’T TOUCH YOUR CELL PHONE! – FOCUS ON FINDING A WAY OUT

FOLLOW THESE 3 STEPS

1 SEATBELTS off or cut

2 WINDOWS open or break

3 CHILDREN: undo their restraints. Oldest to youngest

OUT: through the window. Children first. Then climb on the roof to: wait for help, or prepare to swim to shore.

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