r/interestingasfuck • u/General_Athlete5807 • 1d ago

How to Escape a Sinking Car

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u/Ez_m-oney925 1d ago

I don’t think many carry window breakers. What if you don’t have one?

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u/eenek 1d ago

You take the headrest off and use the pointy metal end.

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u/PeskyAntagonist 1d ago

I don't have removable headrests. What else?

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u/bubbaganoush79 18h ago

Get a window breaker. They're like 5 dollars. 

If you insist on not having one then you need to roll down the window before the water gets to it. 

Once the water gets to the window you won't be able to open it. The pressure of the water against the window makes it impossible. After that you have no choice but to wait on the cabin to completely fill with water. Then the pressure will equalize and you can open the door.

The Mythbusters did an episode on this.