Car Sinking After an Accident?

Cal Warriner

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One of the reasons that South Florida is so heavily populated is our gorgeous weather and proximity to bodies of water such as the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. However, due to the myriad waterways that feed the Ocean, Gulf and numerous bays, local drivers need to know what to do if they find themselves in a sinking vehicle after a car accident.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel offers a seven-step survival guide in case you find yourself in a sinking vehicle after a crash. Among their recommended steps:

- Unfasten your seatbelt.
- Immediately roll down your windows before water reaches window height.
- If water has reached the windows, slowly roll down the windows and let water flood the car. Swim out of the car.