Roads & Vehicles
Submerged cars, motorway breakdowns, brake failures, and rapid velocity changes.
Car Currently on Fire
“Pull over, turn off ignition, get everyone 30 meters upwind immediately, and never open the hood.”
PULL OVER, TURN OFF IGNITION & EVACUATE: Steer to shoulder safely, cut ignition to stop fuel pumps, and exit all passengers immediately.
Car Unexpectedly Becoming a Boat
“Seatbelt OFF, Window OPEN, Children OUT, Escape (SWOC) before the car sinks below the surface.”
SEATBELTS OFF & OPEN WINDOWS IMMEDIATELY: Execute within the first 60 seconds before vehicle submerges and electrical power fails:
Floodwater Looking Surprisingly Drivable
“Turn around, don’t drown: 30 cm of moving water floats your car, and 15 cm sweeps you off your feet.”
TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN: Never drive into standing or moving water. Just 30 cm (12 in) floats passenger cars, 60 cm (24 in) sweeps heavy SUVs.